Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb salt pork, diced; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery & leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 4 quarts water; 4 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed; 6 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled; ⅓ cup dark rum; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; minced fresh parsley, for garnish; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 cup whipping cream; salt

Servings: persons

12 lb salt pork, diced
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery & leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 quarts water
4 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
6 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
⅓ cup dark rum
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
minced fresh parsley, for garnish
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup whipping cream
salt

1
For soup:.
2
Cover salt pork with water in large saucepan; bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse under cold water and pat dry.
5
Transfer salt pork to heavy large pot and saute over medium heat until just beginning to color, about 7 minutes; reduce heat to low,.
6
Add onions,celery, garlic and curry and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
7
Add 4 quarts of water, squash,carrots,potatoes,bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour; cool soup slightly.
9
Remove salt pork and bay leaves; degrease soup.
10
Puree in batches in blender or processor.
11
Return to pot and stir in rum, lime juice and sugar.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Simmer 5 minutes and ladle into bowls.
14
Garnish with parsley and a small dollop of curried whipped cream and serve immediately.
15
For Whipped Cream:.
16
Whip cream until soft peaks form.
17
Place curry powder in small skillet and stir over low heat until slightly darkened, about 3 minutes; cool.
18
Fold curry powder into whipped cream and season with salt.

3727

kcal

Calories

389

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb salt pork, diced, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped celery & leaves, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash 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 Squash Bisque

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