Comforting Butternut Squash Soup - Tips and Crafts

Ingredients

• 4 lb of butternut squash (about 2 medium-sized or 1 large)
• 1 tablespoon of canola oil
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of onion, diced (about 1 medium-sized onion)
• 2 cups of Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced (about 1 medium-sized apple)
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 4 cups of vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt or more, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper or more, to taste
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream (35%)
• 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon tightly packed)
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)