Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pound butternut squash (peeled and chopped (seeds removed))
• 1 large onion (chopped (white or yellow))
• 1 large bell pepper (chopped (use jalapeno peppers or hotter for a spicy version))
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons paprika (I use hot paprika)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version – you can use up to 6 cups for thinner soup)
• For Garnish. Toasted pepitas (optional), red chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley