Butternut Squash without pancetta

The weather has been brisk and cold which makes me crave a big warm bowl of soup. I had some butternut squash that needed to be used up so I went in search[...]

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[...]

5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 cups peeled seeded cubed butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups chopped leeks , white and light green parts only 1/2[...]