Harvest Butternut Squash Soup - Better Than Bouillon

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
• 10 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3 lbs)
• 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy or whipping (35%) cream
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• .25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups croutons, for serving (optional)