Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large Gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed (8 cups)
• 1 1/2-in. piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 box (32 oz) chicken broth
• 1 cup apple cider or juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Gruyere Toasts
• 16 slices (1/2-in. thick) baguette
• 2 oz Gruyere cheese, finely shredded