Butternut Bisque Recipe

Name: Butternut Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish (optional); Coarse salt; 1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish (optional)
Coarse salt
1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sour cream, for serving

1
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium.
2
Add onion, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, and cayenne to taste.
3
Season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Add squash, broth, half-and-half, and the water.
5
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth (do not fill jar more than halfway each time).
7
Stir in lemon juice; season with salt.
8
To serve, divide bisque among bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream; garnish with additional cayenne, if desired.
9
Let soup cool completely, then pour into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at top.
10
Freeze up to 3 months.
11
Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator.
12
Heat with a bit of water, stirring occasionally.
13
Add sour cream just before serving.
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(Per Serving)
15
Calories: 117
16
Fat: 5.4g (3.3g Saturated Fat)
17
Protein: 2.6g
18
Carbohydrates: 17.1g
19
Fiber: 2.8g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Butternut Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Bisque

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