butternut bisque

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

The best soup! When I make this soup, I always get raves. It's rich and creamy.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For butternut bisque

  • 2
    medium sliced carrots
  • 2
    chopped celery ribs, with leaves
  • 2
    medium sliced leeks (white portion only)
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 lb
    peeled, seeded, cubed buttenut squash (about 6 cups)
  • 2 can
    (14.5 ounces )chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 c
    half and half cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    white pepper

How To Make butternut bisque

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery and leeks in butter for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Add the squash, broth and ginger; bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Cool until lukewarm.
  • 4
    In a blender or food processor, puree squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return to pan.
  • 5
    Add cream, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • 6
    Heat through, but do not boil.

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