Auntie Bonnie's Curried Apple Soup

1 large onion, chopped
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 T. olive oil
2 t. curry powder
3-4 c. vegetable broth or water
2 c. "Anything Goes" vegetables, diced (e.g., zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, etc.)
1/4 c. rice
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

In a medium pot, saute the onion and apple in oil on medium heat until onion becomes translucent. Sprinkle with curry powder; stir well. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the vegetables, rice, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, until rice and vegetables are tender.

In a blender or food processor, blend 1/2 or all of soup until smooth; return to pot and reheat.

Makes 4-6 servings.

From How It All Vegan!, p. 56.