Butternut Squash Soup

Suggested Piece: 4 Qt. or 5 Qt. Roaster 

Ingredients

5-6 pieces of chopped bacon

1/4 sweet onion (#2 cone)

2-3 stalks of celery, stringed (#2 cone)

1 tbsp. minced ginger (#1 cone)

1 clove garlic (#1 cone)

1 large butternut squash (#2 cone)

1 box chicken broth

1/4 cup honey

1/4-1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream

Dash of nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Saute bacon until crispy, remove and set aside. Add diced onion, celery, ginger and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and ginger is fragrant. Pour broth over sautéed veggies and add shredded squash. Medium click low until tender, approximately 20-30 minutes. When squash is soft, add honey, whipping cream, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and serve topped with reserved crispy bacon.