Butternut Squash Soup without arborio stock drippings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion , sliced 4 garlic cloves , minced 4 celery ribs , chopped (with leaves) 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4[...]

2 slc Bacon 1/2 med Onion , minced fine (about 1/2 c.)     White and pale green parts of 1 large, minced fine and leek, washed well (about 1 c.) 1 lrg[...]

4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and rough chopped) 4 granny smith apples (peeled and diced) 2 firm pears , peeled and diced 1 large onion , chopped 1[...]

4 butternut squash 1 cup butter 2 sliced onions 8 cups chicken broth salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 Slice squash in half and scoop[...]