Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Rinse squash, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  3. Places halves cut side down in a 12 by 7 inch baking pan.
  4. Peel, halve and core apples, add to pan.
  5. along with 1/4 cup water.
  6. Bake in a 400 degree oven until squash is tender when pierced, about 45 minutes, When cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh of squash from peels, discard peel.
  7. In a blender or food processer, (I use a hand blender, works great, this way you can do it right in the pan),Blend squash,apples and broth until smooth.
  8. Pour into 3 to 4 quart pan.
  9. Add wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and chili flakes.
  10. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors, about 15 minutes.
  11. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir in chives.