Butternut Squash and Potato Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups ½-inch cubed, peeled butternut squash ((about 1½ pounds))
• 2 cups ½-inch cubed, peeled Russet potato ((about 12 ounces))
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups sliced and cleaned leeks ((about 2))
• 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 strips bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives