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Chef John's Butternut Bisque

Chef John's Butternut Bisque

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter
    • 🧅 1 large onion, diced
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided
    • 1 (2 pound) butternut squash
    • 🍅 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 quart chicken broth
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 🥛 ½ cup heavy cream or creme fraiche, plus more to garnish
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
    • Chopped fresh chives for garnish
    • Pomegranate seeds for garnish

STEPS

1

Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and a large pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onions have softened but not taken on any color, about 10 or 15 minutes.

2

Cut off ends of squash. Carefully cut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler. Cut into chunks.

3

Raise heat under the pot to medium-high. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir until mixture begins to caramelize and turn brown, about 2 minutes. Add squash, chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until squash is very tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Blend with an immersion blender until very smooth. Stir in cream and maple syrup; add more salt if needed.

4

Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, and a sprinkle of chives and pomegranate seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

231

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use fresh butternut squash for enhanced flavor.For a non-vegetarian version, garnish with crispy bacon or shredded chicken.Ensure the squash is fully cooked before blending to achieve a smooth texture.