Creamy Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup with Feta - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups (720 ml) butternut squash (peeled and diced)
• 1/4 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tbsp chilli flakes
• To taste salt and pepper
• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pecans (optional)