Mexican Butternut Bisque Recipe

Name: Mexican Butternut Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds; 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed And Minced; 1 whole Red Onion, Coarsely Chopped; 1 whole Small Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped; 1/2 cups Shredded Carrots; 2 cans 4 Oz Each, Diced Green Chiles (heat That You Desire); 1 whole Butternut Squash, Peeled, Seeded And Chopped; 6 cups Vegetable Broth; 1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Powder (use Regular If You Wish); Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Large Tomato, Seeded And Chopped; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
2 cloves Garlic, Pressed And Minced
1 whole Red Onion, Coarsely Chopped
1 whole Small Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped
1/2 cups Shredded Carrots
2 cans 4 Oz Each, Diced Green Chiles (heat That You Desire)
1 whole Butternut Squash, Peeled, Seeded And Chopped
6 cups Vegetable Broth
1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Powder (use Regular If You Wish)
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Large Tomato, Seeded And Chopped
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Salt

1
Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a soup pot.
2
Add cumin seeds, garlic and chopped onion and saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3
Stir in red bell pepper, carrots, green chilies, and squash.
4
Add 1/2 cup vegetable broth and saute for an additional 5 minutes.
5
Stir in remaining vegetable broth, chili powder, and black pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until squash is soft.
7
Use an immersion blender to puree soup.
8
As an alternative, you may add batches of soup to a blender and puree, then return each batch to the pot.
9
Just be careful if you do this and make sure to leave plenty of empty space in the blender for each batch (to allow steam to escape and so you dont have an explosion).
10
Reduce heat to low after pureed.
11
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients.
12
Serve soup garnished with 1 tablespoon of topping.
13
Nutrition information per 1 1/2 cups: 165 calories, 2 g fat, 10 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g fiber

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds, 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed And Minced, 1 whole Red Onion, Coarsely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

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Mexican Butternut Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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