Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
This easy butternut squash soup is a fall and winter favorite—creamy, silky, and bursting with the natural sweetness of roasted squash. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive appetizer at a party. With the addition of sweet onions and a touch of thyme, this soup is simple but packed with flavor.

Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
2 ½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
3 sprigs thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 ¾ cups water
Directions:
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