"Even though I love soups all year round, they are especially soothing and comforting as the days get cooler. Butternut […]..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium butternut squash (3-4 lbs), peeled, seeded and chopped into 1½ inch pieces
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¼ cup olive oil, for roasting
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1 Tablespoon butter or oil, for sautéing
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3 shallots, minced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 carrot, peeled and grated
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1-2 Rusett potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
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3-5 sprigs of thyme
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4-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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¼-1/2 cup heavy cream
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salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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Parmesan cheese, finely grated, to garnish, optional
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fresh thyme, parsley or chives, to garnish, optional