Bourbon Butternut Squash Soup

Submitted by TishT

"Another Point in Thyme Restaurant recipe that is sure to please. It is a satisfying soup that will never let you down."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 6 cups butternut squash, diced peeled, deseeded
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup Bourbon
• 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups canned chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Place butter in 4-quart saucepan and sauté onions over medium heat until onions turn opaque. Add squash, ginger, garlic and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add bourbon and ignite with a lighter until alcohol has burned off.
2. Add chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 5 or more minutes.
3. Blend all ingredients in saucepan with a handheld immersion mixer or blender until all of the soup has been pureed very fine, then add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Jenny J.]

Wonderful! The flavors were complex but very complimentary! I can't describe how gourmet tasting this was, but it was just what I was looking for. A very velvety smooth soup that leaves you inspired to pursue other culinary endeavors. ***Low-fat tip: Use fat-free half and half in place of the cream. The velvety goodness will still be there!***