Pear and Butternut Bisque

Submitted by Outta Here

"I found this years ago in the local paper. It was adapted from a recipe by Elizabeth Riely. I like to add more cumin than called for."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2 lb) butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely minced
• 2 pears, halved, cored and diced
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (3 inches each)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. Peel, seed and cube squash. (cut off a slice from top and bottom and stand squash on end to cut down the middle). Set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic and ginger. Saute 5 minutes.
3. Put squash and remaining ingredients (except pepper and lemon juice) into pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. The vegetables and pears should be very tender.
4. Let soup cool a bit and puree in batches in a food processor or blender. ( I find a blender gives a smoother puree). Pour soup into a clean pan.
5. Reheat over medium-low heat, unti very hot. Season with pepper and lemon juice.
6. Garnish with a dollop of plain nonfat yogurt and a small piece of rosemary.

Reviews

[queenbeatrice]

I used regular chicken broth and omitted the salt, I also used smoked paprika and did not use cumin. Other then that, I followed recipe as listed with very tasty results. DH grabbed the entire pot and brought it to camp with him, so that warrants a 5 star rating!! Thanks for sharing your recipe Mike.

 

[mickeydownunder]

Think is FANTASTIC as is, TRUE! VERY healthy, LOVE the pear/butternut combination too! GREAT on a cold winter's night for me! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!

 

[JohnnyChopstix]

I think the rosemary and paprika must have been "old". Lacked a little flavor. Had used dried rosemary. Try again with better herbs/spices. Otherwise VERY good.

 

[*Parsley*]

Excellent flavor and thick, smooth texture! I made this exactly as written and wouldn't change a thing. I used my immersion blender to make pureeing easier. Thanx for a delicious, healthy soup that is perfect for fall and worthy of being part of a holiday dinner!

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Thank you for this great recipe mikekey! the only change I made was I added in cayenne pepper there was nothing else that would have improved on the flavor this was outstanding and will make again...Kitten:)