Cozy Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque Perfect for Fall
45
min
573
Calories
28g
Fats
50g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Embrace the essence of fall with this heartwarming Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque. Its velvety texture and rich flavors are guaranteed to comfort and satisfy.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Broth
Start your bisque by creating a flavorful foundation with homemade garlic broth. Simmer your vegetable broth infused with garlic on the stovetop. Remember, homemade broth provides depth and character to soups that store-bought versions can't match. Consider making extra to freeze in ice cube trays for future culinary adventures!
Pro Tip: Freezing broth in ice cube trays simplifies future seasoning.
Step 2: Roast the Butternut Squash
The secret to a richly flavored bisque is properly roasted butternut squash. Slice the squash, drizzle with olive oil, and roast until it's perfectly tender. This step not only concentrates the squash's natural sugars but also makes the skin easier to remove, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture in your bisque.
Pro Tip: Keep the squash in large pieces to prevent overcooking.
Step 3: Sauté and Simmer
In a stock pot, sauté onions and fennel until translucent, then deglaze the pot with white wine. This process builds layers of flavor that will make your bisque deeply satisfying. Add the roasted red bell pepper and the aromatic broth, allowing all the ingredients to meld together under a slow simmer.
Pro Tip: Deglazing with wine adds a rich, complex base.
Step 4: Blend to Perfection
Once all the components are tender and infused with flavor, blend the mixture until silky smooth. This is the moment when the bisque transforms from a mere soup to a luxurious experience. Opting for an immersion blender directly in the pot minimizes cleanup and ensures that the texture is velvety and uniform.
Pro Tip: For extra silkiness, pass the bisque through a sieve.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
The final touch is a garnish of fennel ferns, which not only adds a dash of elegance but also introduces a subtle, fresh flavor contrast to the richness of the bisque. Serve this soul-warming bisque as a starter to a fall feast or as a main course with crusty bread on a chilly evening.
Pro Tip: The touch of fresh herbs elevates the dish visually and tastefully.
