The butternut squash I bought 2 weeks earlier was calling out to me, I could hear it (not really, but just work with me here).  “How long are you going to let me sit here on the counter before I rot?”  Okay! Okay!  I’ll cook you!  But then what should I do with you?  Well, after I roasted it, I got the idea to cut into bite-sized pieces and make a stew.  The squash and I were glad I did!

They do sell pre-cut squash which would save some time.  Just sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast on parchment covered cookie sheet at 400 for 30 minutes .  I think the roasted flavor adds to the stew, but you could just can add the squash to the pot and cook that way.