Speedy Squash Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion and sage.
3. 3
   Cook for 3 minutes to soften.
4. 4
   Reserve 1/4 of apple for garnish.
5. 5
   Peel, core and finely chop the remaining apple.
6. 6
   Add to onion mixture with broth and water.
7. 7
   Heat and allow to simmer.
8. 8
   Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Add squash and ginger to apple mixture.
10. 10
    Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    In 2 batches, puree soup mixture until smooth.
12. 12
    Stir in milk and re-heat over low heat.
13. 13
    Ladle soup into serving bowls.
14. 14
    Garnish each with thin slices of reserved apple.