Healthy Acorn Squash Bisque

Submitted by Chef #573662

"Good healthy choice for vegetarians and diabetics."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Wash squash, halve and remove seeds.
3. Place squash halves cut side down in 3 quart baking dish.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
5. Let squash cool for 10 minutes.
6. Using spoon remove squash pulp from the shells and discard shells.
7. In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat.
8. Add onions and cook until tender stirring frequently.
9. Add squash pulp, broth and water.
10. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture just reaches boiling, stirring frequently.
11. Stir in brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
12. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
13. Process mixture in blender or food processor until smooth and return to saucepan.
14. Stir in half and half.
15. Heat through.
16. If desired garnish servings with pumpkin seeds and additional cinnamon.