Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream - West Georgia Woman

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
• 5 cups chicken, vegetable broth or stock, low sodium
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider, divided
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup whipping cream