Butternut Squash Bisque

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 small onions, minced
• 1 -1 1/2 cup butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup potato, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter or margarine in a large saucepan. add the onions and cook for about.
• 2 5 minutes until soft.
• 3 add the squash, stock, potatoes, and paprika and bring to a boil. lower the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 35 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
• 4 pour the soup into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. return the soup to the pan and stir in the cream, if using. season with salt and pepper and reheat slowly.
• 5 stir in the chopped chives just before serving. garnish each serving with a few whole chives.