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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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214 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 214 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 198mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 64mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The mild sweetness of butternut squash soup is perfectly offset with a trio of fresh, savory herbs. Add heavy cream to the already velvety texture of pureed squash and you have rich, thick bisque to serve for a first course or a light main dish.
Cook’s note: This recipe can easily be converted to a vegetarian dish by using a good quality vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (yellow, chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary (fresh, crushed)
- 1 fresh sage (leaf, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cream (heavy)
- Garnish: croutons
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large saucepan over medium, sauté the onion, celery, thyme, rosemary, and sage in the olive oil for five to seven minutes, until the vegetables turn tender.
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Add the salt and pepper and sauté the vegetables and herbs for an additional two minutes.
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Add the butternut squash and chicken stock to the pan and bring the soup to simmer.
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Reduce the heat slightly, cover, and simmer the soup for 20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
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Puree the soup in a countertop blender or with an immersion blender until it is completely smooth.
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Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
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Serve the bisque hot, garnished with croutons.
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Enjoy!
Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients
Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.
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