Butternut Squash Soup with Amaretti and Crispy Prosciutto

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, butter, and salt to taste. Transfer to a large baking sheet in a single layer and roast until caramelized and tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a large stockpot over medium, heat the remaining º cup olive oil for 10 minutes. Add the prosciutto and cook, stirring often, until crispy and deep red. Transfer with a slotted spoon, being careful for splattering oil, to paper towels until ready to serve.

To the same pot, add cinnamon sticks, onion, carrot and celery and cook over medium for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside until the squash is finished cooking.

When the squash is done, add it to the stockpot with the cooked vegetables. Add the sage and cook over medium-high, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Crumble in 15 of the amaretti cookies and cook for 5 minutes, until the soup begins to thicken.

Remove the cinnamon sticks and purÈe in a food processor or blender in batches. Return the soup to the pot, add the cream, bring back to a gentle simmer and taste for salt and pepper.

To serve, ladle into individual bowls and top with the crispy prosciutto and the remaining amaretti cookies, coarsley crumbled.