Golden Squash Bisque

Golden Squash Bisque

Ingredients:

2 acorn squash, peeled and quartered (about 2 cups)

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup finely diced onion

1 tablespoon flour

1 1/2 cups (or more) organic chicken stock

1 bay leaf

2 whole fresh sage leaves

1 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed

1/2 teaspoon Pure Orange Extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the squash in a covered baking dish with the water. Bake for 30 minutes or until fork tender. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute until golden brown. Whisk in the flour until blended. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken stock gradually, whisking constantly. Add the squash, salt and white pepper. Mash with a potato masher. Add the bay leaf and sage leaves. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove the bay leaf and sage leaves. Spoon the squash mixture into a blender. Add the warm cream a little at a time, pureeing after each addition. Add the orange extract. Pour into the saucepan and reheat thoroughly. If the bisque is too thick, you may change the consistency by adding additional stock 1/4 cup at a time.

Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe courtesy of Nielsen-Massey