PEAR SQUASH BISQUE WITH CINNAMON CREAM

Pear Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Cream image

This lightly sweet and fruity squash soup makes a lovely first course for Thanksgiving. The texture is creamy and smooth. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium butternut squash (3 pounds each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
4-1/2 cups vegetable broth
4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

For cinnamon cream, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Peel squash. Scoop out seeds and pulp; rinse and pat seeds dry. In a small bowl, combine the squash seeds, butter and jerk seasoning. Spread onto a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, cut squash into cubes. In a large saucepan, combine the squash, broth and pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process squash mixture in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Add brown sugar and seasonings. Gradually stir in whipping cream. Garnish soup with cinnamon cream and spiced seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.