Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
This creamy, comforting soup is a perfect blend of fall flavors, with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash and apples balanced by a hint of smokiness from chipotle peppers.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large Butternut Squash
- 2 medium Onions
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Apples
- 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1 tsp Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel, de-seed, and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
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Step 2: Place the chopped squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3: Roast the squash in the oven for 30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
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Step 4: In a large pot, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until softened.
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Step 5: Add the roasted squash, chopped apples, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and chicken broth to the pot.
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Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Step 7: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
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Step 8: Stir in the heavy cream, brown sugar, and dried sage.
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Step 9: Season the soup with salt to taste.
💡 Pro Tips
This soup is best served immediately, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated. To avoid curdling, do not overheat the soup when reheating. Additionally, adjust the level of heat to your liking by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.