Butternut Squash Soup | Instagram Recipes | Umami

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds pre-cut butternut squash (7 to 8 cups, cubed; see note)
• 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• 7 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¾ cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon curry powder, for a different flavor profile)