Butternut Squash Bisque

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ground nutmeg to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. cook and stir the onion in the butter and oil under tender.
• mix the carrots and squash into the pot. pour in vegetable stock, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
• in a blender or food processor, puree the soup mixture until smooth. return to the pot, and stir in the heavy cream. heat through, but do not boil. serve warm with a dash of nutmeg.