Professional Series: Gourmet Performance

				3 cups / 420 g butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 large apple, quartered 1 tablespoon salted butter 1/4 small onion, peeled 1/2 clove garlic, peeled 1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 1/2 oz / 315 ml chicken broth, boiling

				1	Steam squash and apple in steamer or microwave. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until onion is clear and tender. Set aside.

				2	Place flour, thyme, salt and chicken broth in the CIA Professional Series container and secure lid.
				3	Select VARIABLE 1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to VARIABLE 10; then to HIGH. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.
				4	Remove the lid plug and carefully add squash, apple and onion mixture. Replace the lid plug. Puree for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
					yield: 5 cups / 1.2 Ltr (5 servings)