Page's Platefuls: Apple, Squash & Chipotle Soup Recipe

Home to the Apple Capital of Canada, Durham Region is no stranger to all things apple! Especially delicious apple dishes. Using apples from Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious soup for you to try at home—the perfect comfort meal as we head into the cooler temperatures and embrace fall.

Want to try this, prepared by the chef himself? Join us on October 18 at Archibald's Orchard & Estate Winery from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Culinary Demonstration with Chef Alex Page and Durham Farm Fresh. Enjoy a free sample of this freshly prepared dish made with seasonal, local ingredients!

Apple, Squash & Chipotle Soup Recipe

Ingredients (serves four):

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Archibald’s Apple (Ambrosia, Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and sliced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 ½ cups, peeled and diced buttercup squash
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups Archibald’s Fresh Apple Cider
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Sour cream, hickory sticks, and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized sauce pot. Add in onion, apple, garlic, squash, chipotle, chili powder and cumin. Cook, while stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions and apples are beginning to soften and spices become fragrant.
2. Add in cider and vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until squash is cooked through.
3. Using an immersion blender, blend until soup is completely smooth. Garnish with a drizzle of sour cream, some hickory sticks and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Where to get your ingredients:

Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery: Located in Bowmanville, Archibald's Orchard & Estate Winery is a must-stop destination for pick-your-own apples and delicious local ciders and fruit wines. Archibald’s is a fourth generation family farm located on a beautiful 40-acre property. Fill your weekend plans with a basket full of Archibald's apples, enjoy a complimentary tasting, and soak up the beautiful views. Shop their online store or visit during their open season in the fall.

This recipe was created in partnership with Chef Alex Page as part of a series focusing on field-to-fork meals using local ingredients from local businesses in Durham Region.