Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 34 cup apple cider
  • 1 34 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch dice pieces (about 5 1/4 cups)
  • 4 12 cups chicken broth or 4 12 cups vegetable stock or 4 12 cups broth
  • 12 cup milk
  • 14 cup non-dairy coffee creamer (coffee creamer, dry)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 12 tablespoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 13 cup smoked cheddar cheese, grated, about 2 ounces

Method

  • In large, heavy saucepan - heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, approximately 8 minutes.
  • Add the apple cider and cook until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the butternut squash and stock/broth - then bring to slow boil.
  • Cover and simmer until squash is very tender (about 40 minutes).
  • In a blender, puree the soup in batches.
  • Return soup to saucepan and stir in cream.
  • Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, & sage - stirring to blend well.
  • Serve warm with a garnish of the smoked grated cheddar & enjoy.