Calling all soup enthusiasts! Prepare to indulge in a culinary journey with our Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Bisque, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This creamy, velvety soup is meticulously crafted with roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes, lending a vibrant orange hue and a delightful sweetness that is perfectly balanced by aromatic spices and a hint of savory herbs. Served with a garnish of crispy sage leaves and a drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction, this bisque is an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO BISQUE WITH SMOKED APPLEWOOD BACON
I tried out for the show 'Master Chef' this past October in New York City. One of my fellow contestants made a pumpkin soup with applewood bacon. He made it to the next round, but sadly I did not. This is my rendition of his soup. I made it my own by using butternut squash and sweet potato and made it richer by turning this into a bisque. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Please share your comments. For less-fat option substitute half-and-half with milk or nonfat half-and-half.
Provided by Donald
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Bisque Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine squash, sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; toss to coat. Pour out onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, flipping the vegetables once, until slightly caramelized and tender, about 60 minutes.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble bacon.
- Heat bacon drippings and butter together in Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion and butter in hot butter mixture until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the white wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until white wine is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir roasted squash mixture into onion mixture; add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Pour vegetable mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return pureed soup to Dutch oven.
- Stir half-and-half into pureed soup; cook and stir over medium-low heat until soup is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir nutmeg into soup; season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top each with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 788.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SWEET POTATO BISQUE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cut carrot and sweet potato into 1-inch pieces and place in large mixing bowl. Add thyme leaves (removed from stems), salt lightly, and drizzle with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Toss to coat, then spread pieces evenly on first rimmed baking sheet. Set aside. 3. Place butternut squash face-down on second rimmed baking sheet and fill pan slightly with water (to allow squash to steam). 4. Bake the carrots/sweet potato and squash until tender when forked (35-40 minutes for the carrots/potato; 45-60 minutes for the squash). 5. Meanwhile, combine butter and remaining olive oil in heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add leeks and sage, salt lightly, and sauté until soft. 6. Add bay leaf and vegetable broth to pot. Bring to a simmer. 7. Add carrots, sweet potato, and butternut squash (removed from skin) when ready. Simmer all ingredients together for 10-20 minutes to let flavors combine. 8. Remove bay leaf, and puree the vegetables using an emulsion blender. Add the milk, continuing to blend until smooth and creamy. 9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 10. Serve topped with a dollop of mascarpone cheese and few twists of fresh-cracked pepper.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a ripe butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Look for firm, unblemished vegetables with deep, rich colors.
- Be sure to peel and cube the vegetables before roasting. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- When roasting the vegetables, toss them with a little olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. This will help them brown and caramelize.
- Once the vegetables are roasted, let them cool slightly before pureeing them. This will help prevent the soup from becoming too thin.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree the vegetables in a regular blender. Just be sure to do it in batches and be careful not to overfill the blender.
- Serve the soup immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This roasted butternut squash and sweet potato bisque is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and vibrant color, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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