Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

One of my favorites! This is packed with nutrients, very satisfying, even as a stand alone meal and of course, gluten free...

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh, cubed butternut squash

• 1 red apple, peeled and cut into large pieces

• 1 carrot (optional)

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• Cinnamon & nutmeg to taste

Directions:

• Place butternut squash and apple in a pot; add enough water to cover some of the squash & apples

• Cover & cook until soft but make sure squash still has bright orange color

• Take the apple/squash mixture and place in a blender with the almond milk & almond butter & blend until creamy. Add cinnamon/nutmeg

• For thinner consistency, add the cooking liquid to the blender or drink it separately