Smoked Butternut Squash Bisque

A creamy, smoky soup originating from the heartland of America, made with roasted butternut squash, smoked bacon, and aromatic spices.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 medium Butternut squash
• 6 slices Smoked bacon
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
• 0.125 tsp Cayenne pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and roast for 45 minutes, or until tender.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large pot, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot, leaving the grease behind.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the flour and whisk to combine, cooking for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Step 6: Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

7. 7

   Step 7: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Step 8: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

9. 9

   Step 9: Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.

10. 10

    Step 10: Return the cooked butternut squash to the pot and stir to combine.

💡 Pro Tips

To avoid lumps in the soup, whisk the flour into the fat, then gradually add the broth. Use high-quality smoked bacon for the best flavor. For a creamier soup, use more heavy cream or add a splash of half-and-half.

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