Name: Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 2-pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped peeled apple; 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste*; 2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 tablespoons sour cream, stirred to loosen; Chopped fresh cilantro; *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Thai red curry paste adds a spicy punch.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 2-pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped peeled apple

2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste*

2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons honey

6 tablespoons sour cream, stirred to loosen

Chopped fresh cilantro

*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush cut side of squash with oil; place squash, cut side down, on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Scoop squash out into large bowl. Measure 3 cups squash (reserve any remaining squash for another use).
Step 2
Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and apple; sauté 5 minutes. Add curry paste; stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and 3 cups squash. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to same pot. Stir in cream and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with sour cream; sprinkle with cilantro.

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Bisque Asian Butternut Squash Squash Vegetable Carrot Root Vegetable Apple Fruit Sour Cream Dairy Onion Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Simmer Blender Fall Bon Appétit

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