Pumpkin-Apple Soup

Velvety, smooth and delicious, this creamy, savory and healthy soup is perfect on a cozy night in.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 red apples, cored, seeded, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 medium onion, medium dice
• 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/3 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup veggie stock
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Then add apples and onions.
2. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until onions are translucent but not brown.
3. Add pumpkin, sweetener, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
4. Slowly add coconut milk to the pumpkin-apple mixture, stirring until incorporated. Then add the veggie stock.
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
6. Simmer 30–40 minutes or until the soup is thickened to your liking.
7. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.

Recipe courtesy of Rob Varner of Sheepshead Eats.