Now We're Cookin': Butternut Squash Bisque
Don't let the word "bisque" scare you. This comforting recipe is simple and perfect for a weeknight meal or prepped for lunch. Most creamy soups are packed with fat and sodium, but not this butternut squash bisque.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2- 12 ounce bags pre-cut butternut squash, cooked according to package directions
- 3/4 cup carrots, diced
- 24 ounces low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried sage
- 6 ounces of fat free evaporated milk
Directions:
- Heat the oil, garlic and onion in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Sauté for a few minutes, until the onion turns light brown.
- Add the next 5 ingredients to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in the evaporated milk.
- Transfer squash mixture in batches to a blender using a slotted spoon, leaving most of liquid in pot.
- Blend on low until well mixed, and then puree on high until smooth (add a splash of broth if puree is too thick).
- Add pureed vegetables back to saucepan and mix well. Heat to serve.
Serves 4 - 1 cup servings
Nutrition Facts for 1 serving or 1 cup
Calories: 130
Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 165 mg
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 g
About Now We’re Cooking
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