Cold Beer & Meat Sweats - Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Butternut Squash Halved, Seeds & Ends Removed
• EVOO For Drizzle
• Salt Dash, To Taste
• Fresh Cracked Pepper Dash, To Taste
• Brown Sugar 1 T
• Smoked Paprika 2 t, Divided
• Medium White Onion 1, Diced
• Green Bell Pepper 1, Diced
• Large Carrots 2, Diced
• Celery Stalks 4, Diced
• Fresh Thyme A Few Sprigs
• Garlic Powder 1 t
• Ground Nutmeg 1 t
• Ground White Pepper 1 t
• Chili Powder 1/2 t
• Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 t
• Curry Powder Generous Sprinkle (2T)
• Vegetable Broth 3.5 Cups
• Heavy Cream 1/2 Cup
• 2% Milk 1 Cup
• Dutch Oven w/ Lid 1
• Cutting Board 1
• Sharp Knife 1
• Immersion / Hand Blender 1
• Spoon 1
• White Cheddar Cheese Shredded
• Fresh Thyme Sprinkle
• Bacon Crumbled
• Honey Drizzle