BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

INGREDIENT ITEMS

  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • ¾ cup half-and-half

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Add onion and cook until onion is translucent.
  3. Add butternut squash to onion and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth, turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until squash is tender (approx 20 minutes – dice smaller for lower cooking times).
  6. Cool soup and Puree in blender or food processor until desired consistency.
  7. Add squash puree back to saucepan, add spices and half-and-half and bring soup back up to warm (Do not let the soup boil at this stage).
  8. Serve immediately.
Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

23 minutes

Ready In:

30 minutes

NUTRITION FACTS

  • Calories: 117 Calories
  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Total Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 12 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Net Carboyhdrates: 10 grams