Delicata Squash Bisque

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Delicata squash (1.5 cups mashed after roasting)2 cups vegetable broth1/2 tsp ThymeCashew Cream1/4 cup cashews1/2 cup vegetable broth (divided)Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Peel Delicata squash and chop off the ends
Half the squash and scrape out the seeds
Spray Baking Sheet with non-stick cooking spray
Place squash on a baking sheet cut side down and spray with cooking spray
Bake for 30-40 min until tender and beginning to brown
Flip squash before the baking is finished to prevent burning

While squash is roasting, add cashews to the blender and 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
Pulse to incorporated eventually turning the blender all the way on while slowly adding the other 1/4 cup of broth
Let the blender run until the the cream is completely smooth

Remove squash from the oven and transfer it to a large soup pot
Break up the squash into chunks with a spoon and add 2 cups of veggie broth, thyme and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, covered.

Blend the soup until smooth and return to the pot. Add all but 1/8 of the cashew cream. Season bisque with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaing cashew cream.

Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUCHESSVR.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 200.7
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,985.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 2.8 g

Member Reviews
  • SANDIE911
    I added 2tbsp tahini instead of the cashews since I had it. - 10/6/12