Butternut Squash, Apple and Cheddar Soup | Biobio

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 litres (6 cups) butternut squash, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 large apples, peeled and cut into cubes
• 4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
• 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 180 ml (¾ cup) extra-sharp Biobio cheddar, aged 1, 2 or 3 years
• 125 ml (½ cup) 35% cream
• Salt and pepper to taste