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Autumn squash & apple soup with pancetta

Soft-fleshed squash is best for this soup—try butternut, acorn, kabocha or ‘Bonbon’ squash.

**INGREDIENTS** * 1 cup roughly chopped onion * 1 cup roughly chopped carrots (about 3) * 1½ cups roughly chopped celery * 1 cup roughly chopped leek, white part only * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp unsalted butter * 2 lb butternut squash, roasted * 2 Royal Gala apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped * 12 cups chicken or vegetable stock * 6 slices pancetta, cooked crispy and crumbled

(see INSTRUCTIONS below)

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**INSTRUCTIONS** 1. In a large pot over medium heat, sweat onion, carrots, celery and leek in oil and butter. 2. When translucent, add roasted squash, apples and stock. 3. Bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and purée in a blender until smooth. Garnish with pancetta. *Makes 12 cups.* **Chef's Tip** * Gently reheat soup and pour over mashed potatoes as a healthy, tasty alternative to gravy.

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