Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons
INGREDIENTS
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•1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter
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•1 large onion, finely chopped
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•4 large garlic cloves, chopped
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•5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
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•4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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•4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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•1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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•1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
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•1/4 cup heavy cream
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•2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
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Croutons
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•2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
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•24 1/4-inch-thick baguette bread slices
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•1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
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•1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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•1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
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