Sage and Butternut Squash Soup – Quotes Jewelry

Ingredients

• 2 2 1/2 pound size seeded butternut squash cut lengthwise
• 4 tablespoons good olive oil
• 2 diced medium celery stalks
• 2 large, thinly cut shallots
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 stems fresh thyme
• 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon cut-up fresh sage leaves
• 24 whole sage leaves for embellishing
• Salt and pepper
• 1 32 ounce carton chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 ounces French bread, torn into 1/2-inch cubes to make 2 cups total.