Squash Bisque (Soup)

Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this Squash Bisque! It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, blending sweet pears with savory squash and aromatic spices. Don’t let the fancy name fool you – this soup is surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing dinner guests, it’s a delicious way to pack in those veggies. Get ready to feel like a gourmet chef with minimal effort!

Cooking Tip

Try with different types of winter squash! Mix and match seasonings to discover your favorite savory taste.

Yield10 cups

Serving size1 cup

Perfect forOne-pot

Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Diabetes Friendly, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Vegan: omit yogurt & use vegetable broth

2 tsp oil
2 cups sliced onions
2 lbs squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes (4 generous cups)
2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 tsp thyme
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt

Directions

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.
Return soup to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice.
Garnish each serving with a spoonful of yogurt.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

80Calories

1.5 Total Fat (g)

0Saturated Fat (g)

340Sodium (mg)

18Carbs (g)

3 Dietary Fiber (g)

2Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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