Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1/2 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, rinsed
- 5 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups heavy cream, apple cider, or chicken stock (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the onion, carrot, and celery until the carrot and celery are soft and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and thyme and saute until all of the vegetables are coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the stock and the 2 cups of cider and simmer until the squash is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Puree the mixture, in small batches, in a blender on medium speed until smooth and well blended. Place the pureed mixture into another pot and stir in either the cream, cider or stock to achieve the desired consistency. Add the salt and black pepper. Heat gently and serve.
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By cryan_6386960
cherry hill, NJ
on November 06, 2007
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I love this recipe, but I always nearly double the amount of squash called for in the recipe, or the soup will be rather thin. Great flavor, and the cider adds a great touch. Add the cream at the end if you want a luscious flavor.
By c2max_6303516
Naperville, IL
on December 06, 2006
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What a wonderful blend of flavors - this was simple to make and a great hit at a dinner party.
For toppings I offered a dollop of homemade chunky gala apple sauce (warmed slightly and a sprinkling of lightly salted pepitas (their green color contrasted beautifully on top of the bisque.
You can't go wrong with this simple soup. People will think you're a chef! Thanks a lot!
By hugsnwishes_675874
Mt. Airy, MD
on November 27, 2006
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This did not have as much flavor as I expected. I added a bit of nutmeg to bring out more flavor. Next time, I may use more squash, less chicken broth and more cider to enhance the texture and flavor.
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