Sherried Winter Squash Bisque

Sherried Winter Squash Bisque
Sherried Winter Squash Bisque
Other varieties of sweet yellow-fleshed winter squash-such as acorn squash-are perfect for this soup. Nonfat milk and vegetable broth keep the soup low in fat, but also give it a surprisingly velvety texture.
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Soup/Stew Blender Dairy Tomato Sauté Low Fat Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Squash Sherry Winter Bon Appétit
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sherry. Boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash it very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Stir in milk and chopped thyme. Bring to simmer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Bring soup to simmer before serving, thinning with more broth, if desired.) Ladle soup into bowls. Top with dollop of yogurt. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Per servings: calories, 148; total fat, 5g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 1 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit