Chop onions and celery. Thinly slice carrots.
In a 6- to 7-qt. pot, heat oil over medium. Add onions and celery. Season with salt. Cook until almost tender, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add carrots and butternut squash. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine. Heat to a simmer and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add broth. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and squash are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove soup from heat. With immersion blender or in batches in regular blender, puree soup until smooth. When ready to serve, heat puree over medium and whisk in half & half. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls. Garnish with chives.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, October November 2025