Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque

Makes 10
KristinKristin

ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped leek, white part only
  • 3 cup chopped tart apple
  • 3 cup peeled, diced butternut squash
  • 1 cup peeled, chopped russet potato
  • 1/3 cup dry sherry
  • 3 cup low-sodium vegetable/chicken broth
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or cheddar cheese
  • shredded basil
  • coarsely ground pepper

directions

  • 1

    Melt butter in saucepan. Add leeks, saute for 5 minutes. Add apples, cook until soft.

  • 2

    Add butternut squash, potatoes, sherry, and broth. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes and squash are tender, 30 minutes.

  • 3

    Add orange juice, honey, salt, nutmeg, curry, and pepper. Transfer to blender and puree. Return to saucepan and add half-and-half. Heat thoroughly over low heat. Do not boil. Top with cheese and basil.

notes

180 calories, 4g. protein, 3g. fiber

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