Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon
- Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons oil
2 cups sliced onions
2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes (4 generous cups)
2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced, or 1 can (15 ounces) sliced pears, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
½ teaspoon thyme
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (see notes)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook, stirring constantly until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add squash, pears, garlic, ginger and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add broth and water; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until squash is tender, 35-45 minutes.
- Puree soup, in batches if necessary, in a blender. (If using a blender, follow manufacturer’s directions for pureeing hot liquids.)
- Return soup to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice.
- Garnish each serving with a spoonful of yogurt.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
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Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon
- Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
Comment
One word. Yum!
I really love the creamy texture and flavor of this recipe. I actually made a big batch and froze it in portion sizes to reheat for dinner after the birth of my baby. It freezes really well. Thanks!
We made this recently for a food bank demonstration and it scaled up really well. Some folks were hesitant to try it but those that did really loved the flavor.