– 2 small butternut squash, or 1 1/2 large – 4 tbsp butter or ghee – Salt – Pepper – 1 onion, roughly chopped – 1 carrot, roughly chopped – 2 tsp curry powder, hot or mild depending on taste – 2 cups chicken stock – 2 cups fresh apple cider – 1 tsp kosher salt – 1/2 tsp pepper – 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional