Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

3 cups

chopped yellow onions (about 2 x-large onions)

2 tbsp

mild curry powder

8 cups

chopped butternut squash (about 2 large)

1 cup

unsweetened apple sauce

2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

3 cups

chicken stock

1 cup

good apple cider or juice

Salt and pepper

Shelled pumpkin seeds for serving (optional)