Friday, September 17, 2010

Butternut Squash Bisque

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves: 6

Butternut Squash Soup

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 small onions diced
  • 3 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 cup peeled, cubed potatoes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • Dash of white wine
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped chives
Directions
  1. Melt butter in large stockpot. Add onions and cook until tender.
  2.  Add squash, stock, paprika, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 min or until veggies are soft.
  3. Remove, cool, and puree in a blender until smooth.
  4. Return to pot and add whipping cream and wine. Slowly reheat, stirring.
  5. Stir in chopped chives just before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish each with two whole chives, or other greenery.