Melt the butter in a large pot over med-high heat; when hot, add in the squash, leeks, carrots, and celery; saute/stir until vegetables have softened slightly, 10-12 minutes.
Add in apples, thyme, and sage; add in stock and 1 cup cider.
Bring mixture to a simmer; decrease heat, cover, and simmer gently until vegetables and apples are tender, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, make the cider cream-boil the remaining 1/2 cup cider in a small saucepan until it reduces to 1/4 cup, for about 5 minutes.
Cool, then place sour cream in a bowl and whisk in reduced cider (cider cream can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to use).
Puree the soup in batches in a food processor, blender, or food mill and return soup to the pot (can use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot).
Taste soup and season with salt, as needed (soup can be prepared 1 day ahead, cool, cover, and refrigerate; reheat over medium heat).
For the garnish-halve and core the reserved apple, then cut one half into paper-thin slices (eat or save the remaining half for another use).
To serve-ladle soup into 6 shallow bowls and drizzle with cider cream; garnish each serving with crumbled bacon and a couple of apple slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	327.24 Kcal (1370 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.3g	25%
Cholesterol	43.51mg	15%
Sodium	363.98mg	15%
Potassium	951.79mg	20%
Total Carbs	39.41g	13%
Sugars	15.2g	61%
Dietary Fiber	4g	16%
Protein	9.97g	20%
Vitamin C	34.8mg	58%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	148.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.73 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.32g	25%
Cholesterol	8.87mg	15%
Sodium	74.22mg	15%
Potassium	194.09mg	20%
Total Carbs	8.04g	13%
Sugars	3.1g	61%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	16%
Protein	2.03g	20%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	54%
Iron	0.5mg	13%
Calcium	30.3mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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