INGREDIENTS
5 oz
pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4
large sage leaves, minced
2
medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2
medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tsp
ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 cups
butternut squash cut into 1-inch pieces (from a 2-pound squash)
3 cups
chicken stock
1 cup
cream, optional
8 oz
small white button mushrooms, stems trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch slices
ground cumin
Kosher salt
Creme fraiche or full-fat Greek yogurt, thinned to a pourable consistency with 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Minced fresh chives