Acorn Squash Soup

Ingredients (20)

• FOR THE SOUP:
• 3 whole acorn squash
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot
• 2 medium carrots
• ¼ teaspoon ground black or white pepper
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock
• 10 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
• CRISPY SAGE TOPPING:
• Canola oil
• 12 fresh sage leaves
• Kosher salt or flaky sea salt