Butternut Squash Bisque | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion (4 ounces), peeled and diced
• 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
• 2 quarts chicken stock or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cheddar, Asiago, or Fontina cheese, grated (optional)