The Over Achiever Veggie - Grit

Ingredients

• 3 cups butternut squash
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (about 3 medium sized)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup chopped carrots (small pieces)
• 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (substitute 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
• 4 tablespoons white wine
• 1 cup half and half cream
• Parmesan cheese
• Croutons