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How to Make Chef John's Butternut Bisque - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Butternut Bisque is a comforting and flavorful soup that perfectly captures the rich, creamy essence of butternut squash. This elegant dish is a go-to recipe for chilly autumn evenings or holiday gatherings, as it's both easy to make and impressive to serve. The smooth texture and earthy, sweet flavor of this bisque will delight your taste buds and warm you from the inside out.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided
  • 1 (2 pound) butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream or creme fraiche, plus more to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and a large pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onions have softened but not taken on any color, about 10 or 15 minutes.
  • Cut off ends of squash. Carefully cut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler. Cut into chunks.
  • Raise heat under the pot to medium-high. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir until mixture begins to caramelize and turn brown, about 2 minutes. Add squash, chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until squash is very tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Blend with an immersion blender until very smooth. Stir in cream and maple syrup; add more salt if needed.
  • Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream, and a sprinkle of chives and pomegranate seeds.

    • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 1059mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 660mg

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