Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe

Butternut bisque
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  • 40 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins,
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
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By Rebecca Franklin

Updated 01/24/18

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.

What You'll Need

  • 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 stock (chicken)
  • 1 cup cream (heavy)
  • Garnish: croutons

How to Make It

In a large saucepan over medium, sauté the onion, celery, thyme, rosemary, and sage in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables turn tender. Add the salt and pepper and sauté the vegetables and herbs for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and chicken stock to the pan and bring the soup to simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, cover, and simmer the soup for 20 minutes, until the squash is tender.

Puree the soup in a countertop blender or with an immersion blender until it is completely smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Serve the bisque hot, garnished with croutons.

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 214
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Unsaturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 198 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 4 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)