Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 large shallot, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 bouquet garni (parsley sprig, bay leaf, sprig thyme, 5 peppercorns wrapped in cheesecloth); 4 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup half-and-half; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large shallot, peeled and diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 bouquet garni (parsley sprig, bay leaf, sprig thyme, 5 peppercorns wrapped in cheesecloth)
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup half-and-half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Combine the squash, shallots, onion, pepper, nutmeg, garlic, bouquet garni and chicken stock in a large saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain, reserving the liquid, discard the bouquet garni and puree in a food processor.
4
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
5
Whisk in the flour, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
6
Gradually whisk in the reserved cooking liquid, and bring to a boil; then, stirring constantly, add the squash puree.
7
Stir in the half-and-half, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of freshly ground nutmeg.

640

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced, 1 large shallot, peeled and diced, 1 large onion, peeled and diced, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 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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