Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger
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Prep time:
15 minutes
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Cook time:
45 minutes
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Servings:
10 cups
Quick Tips
Tip: Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Did you know? Extra lemon juice can be frozen to be used later.
Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger
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Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 cups sliced onions
- 2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes (4 generous cups)
- 2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced, or 1 can (15 ounces) sliced pears, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (see notes)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add squash, pears, garlic, ginger and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add broth and water; bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until squash is tender, 35-45 minutes.
6. Puree soup, in batches if necessary, in a blender. (If using a blender, follow manufacturer’s directions for pureeing hot liquids.)
7. Return soup to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Garnish each serving with a spoonful of yogurt.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
Tip: Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Did you know? Extra lemon juice can be frozen to be used later.
![Bowl with Spoon](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/prep-bowl.png)
Prep time:
15 minutes
![Kitchen Timer](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/recipe_meta_timer.png)
Cook time:
45 minutes
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
10 cups
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Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).