Butternut Squash Apple and Cheddar Soup with Crispy Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. butter
• 4 slices, thick cut bacon, chopped
• ½ sweet onion, diced
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
• 2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 honey crisp apples, peeled and cut into chunks
• ½ tsp salt + ½ tsp. pepper
• 1 qt. chicken broth
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste