Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon

INGREDIENTS

3 lb

butternut squash* (de-seeded, peeled, and chopped)

poblano peppers (de-seeded and chopped)

2 tbsp

olive oil (or avocado oil)

slices thick bacon (nitrate and additive free)

medium sized onion (chopped)

3 cloves

garlic (crushed)

32 oz

chicken broth or stock

1 tbsp

liquid smoke

1 tsp

salt + more to taste

2 tbsp

chives for garnish (optional)