butternut bisque

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 1 medium onions, vidalia, peeled,diced
• 2-3 large carrots, cubed
• 1 cup celery,diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 large bay leaves, dried
• 5 quarts chicken broth, low salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 cups cooking sherry,dry
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup roux
• 3 large potatoes,peeled and cubed
• 1 quart half and half