Velvet Acorn Squash Bisque Recipe

Acorn squash is basically a staple in our household. This squash recipe is outstanding.

• Meal Type: Soup
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 c. carrot, grated
• 2 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 c. strong chicken broth
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. onion, finely chopped
• Salt and white pepper, to taste
• 2 acorn squash, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 c. cream
• Cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
2. Add the onion, carrot, salt and white pepper. Cook over low heat until soft, stirring often.
3. Add the potatoes and squash. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer, covered, over low heat for about 25 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.
4. Puree in blender.
5. Return to stove. Stir in the cream and milk.
6. Taste for seasoning and reheat.
7. Sprinkle each serving with cayenne pepper. Serves 4 to 6.