Autumn Bisque

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. chopped leek
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 2 large apples, chopped
• 1/4 c. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. light cream
• 7 c. chicken or turkey stock
• 4 c. peeled, diced butternut squash
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sage
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. rosemary
• pinch of nutmeg
• pepper to taste