Butternut Bisque

Submitted by Susanod

"This is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner, by far the best butternut bisque that I have ever had."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 - 2 1⁄2 lbs butternut squash (peeled & cubed)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 5 -6 cups chicken stock (canned is ok)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch ginger

directions

1. Melt butter in large soup pot. Add carrots, onion and celery, sauté until soft. Add squash & potatoes (stir). Add chicken stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 40 minutes. Add curry, nutmeg & ginger. Puree soup in small batches in blender, return to pan, add more chicken stock to thin if needed. Salt & pepper to taste. Serve Hot!