Butternut Squash Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage, plus small sage
• leaves for garnish
• 4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
• 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch
• cubes
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 jar (32 oz.) butternut squash puree
• 1/2 cup heavy cream