Butternut Squash Soup With Sage

This is from one of the many magazine clippings for butternut squash soup that I have and I've found it to be the best of them. It cuts in half beautifully.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 5-6 cups)
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  teaspoons kosher salt
• 1  pinch fresh ground pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  large yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3  stalks celery, clopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh sage
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl combine squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
3. Place on shallow baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, then turn over and roast another 15 minutes, until squash is tender and caramelized, then set aside.
4. In a large soup pot, heat the remaining oil and butter over medium heat.
5. Add the onion, celery and sage and sauté until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Add the squash, broth, and remaining salt and bring to a boil, lower heat and and simmer for 30 minutes, remove from heat.
7. Using a blender or food processor, remove the squash with a slotted spoon and puree until smooth.
8. Return to the pot, keep warm. Serve with grated parmesan.