Butternut Bisque

* Exported from MasterCook *

BUTTERNUT BISQUE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Oil
1 lg Spanish onion -- sliced
3 lg Carrots -- sliced
1 lg Butternut squash -- peeled,
- cut into 1-in chunks
6 c Chicken stock or broth
Salt
Freshly ground nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
Snipped fresh chives
- for garnish

HEAT OIL IN 4-QUART POT. Add onions and carrots. Cook until onions are
softened, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add squash and 4 cups stock.
Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are soft, about 20
minutes. Strain solids from liquid, reserving both. Puree solids in
processor or in batches in blender until completely smooth. Return to pot.
Stir in liquid, remaining stock and water to thin soup. Soup should be
thick. Season to taste with salt, nutmeg and pepper. Refrigerate up to 4
days or freeze up to 3 months. Serve hot, garnished with chives. Makes 12
cups



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