Butternut squash soup

2 lb. cubed butternut squash

1 medium onion, halved and sliced into wedges

4 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. avocado oil, or another heat-safe oil

2 c. chicken broth or more, as needed

1 cup heavy cream

Diced apple and crumbled, cooked bacon, optional 

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. Put squash cubes, onion, and garlic cloves on a large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and drizzle oil over top. Use your hands to toss everything around so it’s evenly coated.
3. Roast for 35–40 minutes on a lower oven rack, tossing things around with a spatula a couple of times during cooking.
4. Transfer roasted items to a medium to large soup pot. Add chicken broth and heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes and then blend it with an immersion blender (or in batches with a countertop blender) until smooth.
5. Stir in coconut milk or cream. Add a little more salt, if needed, before serving. Top with diced apple and crumbled, cooked bacon, if desired.