Description
One pot, creamy yellow squash bisque with simple pantry ingredients, and it's ready in about an hour. A hearty, smooth soup that has people asking for the recipe before they even finish their bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 1 large onion
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 whole carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cups of large chunks of fresh or frozen squash
- 4 cups salted chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a heavy pot, such as a large Dutch oven.
- Sauté the onions in the butter for 10 minutes, or until they become clear; it's ok of the butter and onion brown a bit, that adds more flavor, but don't caramelize or burn them.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, squash, broth, salt, and cayenne pepper to the onions.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, remove the pot from the heat, and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Puree the vegetable soup in a blender, food processor, or hand-held immersion blender. ( If using a blender, process half of the soup at a time.)
- Return the blended soup to the pot, pour in the cream, and stir to combine; adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Serve warm in bowls or cups with a sprinkle of paprika and/or oyster crackers.
Notes
- You may use chicken stock or vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Do not rush the onions. That 10-minute cook time in the butter builds the flavor foundation for the whole pot. Low and slow is the way to go.
- Let the soup cool before blending. Ten minutes off the heat makes a real difference in safety and ease when it comes time to puree.
- Taste before you serve. Once the cream goes in, give it a stir and a taste. A little extra salt or a pinch more cayenne can make a big difference.
- It transports beautifully. Pour the finished bisque into a glass jar with a tight lid, and it stores and travels well. Great for dropping off at a neighbor's house or taking to someone who needs a comforting meal. Add a fresh loaf of crusty bread with it.
- Here are more garnish ideas to add. A drizzle of olive oil, a dollop of sour cream, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
