Curried Butternut Squash Bisque

Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
Thai red curry paste adds a spicy punch.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Asian Soup/Stew Blender Dairy Fruit Herb Onion Vegetable Roast Sauté Simmer Bon Appétit
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 2 14-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
  • Carbohydrate 44 g(15%)
  • Cholesterol 28 mg(9%)
  • Fat 12 g(19%)
  • Fiber 7 g(26%)
  • Protein 6 g(13%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
  • Sodium 87 mg(4%)
  • Calories 284

Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush cut side of squash with oil; place squash, cut side down, on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Scoop squash out into large bowl. Measure 3 cups squash (reserve any remaining squash for another use). Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and apple; sauté 5 minutes. Add curry paste; stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and 3 cups squash. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to same pot. Stir in cream and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm over medium-high heat. Divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with sour cream; sprinkle with cilantro.

Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush cut side of squash with oil; place squash, cut side down, on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Scoop squash out into large bowl. Measure 3 cups squash (reserve any remaining squash for another use). Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and apple; sauté 5 minutes. Add curry paste; stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and 3 cups squash. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to same pot. Stir in cream and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm over medium-high heat. Divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with sour cream; sprinkle with cilantro.