Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Large Onion, chopped ( 2 cups )

1 Stalk Celery, diced

1 Tbsp Curry Powder

5 Large Carrots, peeled thinly sliced

2 Large McIntosh Apples, peeled cousely chopped ( 3 cups )

1 Bay Leaf

4 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock

1/4 tsp Salt

Fresh Ground Pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in medium size pot, medium heat. Stir in onion and celery, cook until onion is soften and translucent, 8-12 minutes, Do Not Brown,

Stir in Curry Powder, add carrots, apple and bay leaf, stir well for 2 minutes. Add Broth and salt, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer until carrots and apples are tender, 20-25 minutes

Remove bay leaf, transfer soup solid and puree until smooth 1/2 cup of liquid from soup may be needed or use a immersion blender, season with fresh ground pepper