Butternut Squash Soup Recipe with Herbed Cider - Mother Earth Living

Ingredients

• 2 butternut squashes, about 5 pounds total
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large or 2 small carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 3 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram
• Several grinds of black pepper