4 pounds pie pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks
   4 large sweet-tart apples, such as Empire, Cameo or Braeburn, unpeeled, cored and cut into eighths
   1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
   1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
   1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
   6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
   1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
   2 tablespoons hazelnut oil


Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss pumpkin or squash, apples, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast stirring once, for 30 minutes. Stir in sage and continue roasting until very tender and starting to brown, 15-20 minutes more.
about one-third of the pumpkin (or squash) and apples to a blender along with 2 cups broth. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven and repeat for two more batches. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and heat through over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent splattering, for about 6 minutes. Serve each portion topped with hazelnuts and a drizzle of hazelnut oil.

 

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