"Smoky bacon, herby sage, and sweet apple give this squash soup layers of flavor. Use the Creamy Vegetable Soups Recipe Maker to create your own velvety soup, or use the Hearty Bean & Vegetable Soup Recipe MakerÂif chunky soups are more your style...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
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2-1/2 lb. butternut squash (about 1 medium), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (to yield about 6 cups)
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1 small Granny Smith or other tart-sweet apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (to yield about 1 cup)
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1-1/2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh sage leaves
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1 tsp. kosher salt
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1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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4 cups homemade or low-salt chicken or vegetable broth