Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque – Ashbourne Farms

Ingredients

• 2 ea. Large Butternut Squash (about 4 pounds)
• 2 Cups Carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 Cup Celery, washed and diced
• 1 Cup Yellow Onion, peeled and diced
• 4 ea. Granny Smith Apples, peeled and diced (any tart apple will work)
• ¼ Cup Chopped Garlic
• 2 Cups Chardonnay or other full bodied white wine.
• 3 Quarts Chicken Stock (Vegetable Stock or Water is acceptable.)
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt (to taste)
• 1 Tbsp. Garam Masala
• 2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil