Chestnut and Butternut Squash Bisque (Vegan)
photo by Debbwl
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups chestnuts
- 1 butternut squash
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons soymilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
directions
- Roast chestnuts as follows: cut a shallow X through the skin, place in a covered pan, and bake in the oven at 375 until the nuts are tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes or so, then peel while still warm.
- Clean and cube the squash. Boil in salted water about 10 minutes or until tender. Let cool about 5 minutes, then pull of the peels.
- Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pan. Add onion, carrot, and celery, then season with salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes. Add the chestnuts, cover with broth and simmer gently until vegetables and chestnuts are quite soft. Add more broth, if necessary.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender or food processor, to make a puree. Return to the pot and gently reheat. Add the soy milk and parsley. Do not boil. Serve with good French bread and salad.
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Reviews
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This bisque is defiantly made to be a first course for a holiday meal. Warm and creamy with a beautiful golden color. The flavors are subtle and balanced. The mild flavors allow the chestnuts to shine. Did pull some out to try other reviews tip of adding curry and brown sugar but felt it distracted from both the chestnuts and the fresh parsley. Thanks so much for the post.
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I'm a grad student and also teach at two different schools, so I need some fast/easy recipes. I try to eat vegan, and most of my creations are also gluten-free because my husband is Diabetic/Celiac. I don't post any recipes I have not personally tried and liked.