Winter Squash and Lentil Bisque Recipe

Name: Winter Squash and Lentil Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium butternut squash or 2 medium acorn squash, cooked, peeled, and chopped; 2 medium green apples or 2 cups green apples, chopped; 1 medium red onion, chopped; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup apple juice; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (Cayenne); 3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth; ½ cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed or 4 ounces dried lentils; ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese or 3 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; 6 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick); additional chopped red onion, if desired

Servings: persons

2 medium butternut squash or 2 medium acorn squash, cooked, peeled, and chopped
2 medium green apples or 2 cups green apples, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple juice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (Cayenne)
3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
½ cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed or 4 ounces dried lentils
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese or 3 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
6 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
additional chopped red onion, if desired

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In 3-quart saucepan, heat squash, apples, onion, applesauce, apple juice, nutmeg, red pepper and 1 cup of the broth to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
2
Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
3
In blender or food processor, place squash mixture.
4
Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; return mixture to saucepan.
5
Stir in the lentils and remaining broth.
6
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
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Cover; simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
8
Set oven control to broil.
9
Sprinkle cheese on bread slices.
10
Place on rack in broiler pan.
11
Broil bread with top 3-inches from heat about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
12
Top each serving of soup with slice of cheese bread and chopped onion.
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RECIPE TIP:.
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Pump up Potassium:.
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Potassium can blunt the effects of salt on blood pressure.
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Good sources of potassium include bananas, raisins, tomato sauce and winter squash.

454

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium butternut squash or 2 medium acorn squash, cooked, peeled, and chopped, 2 medium green apples or 2 cups green apples, chopped, 1 medium red onion, chopped, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Winter Squash and Lentil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Winter Squash and Lentil Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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