Best 3 Lightly Curried Peanut Bisque Recipes

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush cut side of squash with oil; place squash, cut side down, on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Scoop squash out into large bowl. Measure 3 cups squash (reserve any remaining squash for another use).
• Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and apple; sauté 5 minutes. Add curry paste; stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and 3 cups squash. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to same pot. Stir in cream and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm over medium-high heat.
• Divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with sour cream; sprinkle with cilantro.

CURRIED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, melt butter; stir in sugar and curry powder. Add peanuts. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Spread on a sheet of oil; separate nuts. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

PEANUT BUTTER BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt shortening in large saucepan. Add the green pepper, celery, and onions. Cook on medium heat until tender.
• Spoon cooked vegetables into blender or food processor and liquify. Return to saucepan and add flour, stirring until well blended. Add broth slowly. Cook and stir on medium heat until well blended and thickened. Stir in peanut butter, paprika, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Mix well. Reduce heat to low. Stir in half and half; do not boil.
• Serve garnished with scallions.