Vanilla Butternut Squash Bisque

INGREDIENTS

4 cups

cooked butternut squash (pureed)

1 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup

finely chopped onion

2 tsp

minced garlic

6 cups

vegetable stock

1 cup

heavy whipping cream

1/2

vanilla bean (split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved)

1 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground white pepper

1/3 cup

grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

crisp bacon, chives or croutons (for garnish)