2 tbsp olive oil

1 whole Garlic clove, minced

1 whole Medium onion, chopped

4 cups good vegetable broth (or more)

2 cups filtered apple cider or apple juice

2 cups diced acorn or butternut squash, peeled and seeded

1 whole yukon gold potato, peeled and diced

1 whole tart apple

1 pinch nutmeg

1 pinch ground ginger

1 pinch salt

½ cup half-and-half, optional

½ cup Chopped walnuts, for garnish

1 teaspoon minced parsley, for garnish

¼ cup sour cream, for garnish

1 pinch ground nutmeg