3 roasted carrot puree free Recipes

acorn squash or 4 1/2 lbs butternut squash, about 2-3 large gourds, carrots, apple butter, divided, salt, pepper

chopped onion (about 1 large), chopped carrot (about 4 medium), chopped celery (about 4 stalks ), refrigerated beef roast au jus, garlic cloves, minced, uncooked pearl barley, fat-free , lower-sodium beef broth, water, tomato puree, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, bay leaves