BUTTERNUT BISQUE

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A delicious dinner is even more memorable when I start with this butternut squash bisque. It has a bit zip and super squash flavor. I like serving things that disappear like this soup does. I always get empty bowls back. - Marion Tipton, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup butter
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery, leeks and jalapeno in butter for 10 minutes. Add the squash, broth and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. , Cool until lukewarm. In a blender or food processor, puree squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return to pan., Add cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Heat through but do not boil. Garnish with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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