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Ingredients
for
4
Halloween Vegetable Bisque
30 min., ready in 1 hr
Time:
Health Score:
85 / 100
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- ½ inch fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 ½ Tbsps butter
- 4 cups Butternut squash (peeled, deseeded and diced)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Nutmeg
- 6 ozs cream
- 1 bunch Chives (chopped)
- 8 Currants
Preparation
1.
Fry the shallot, ginger and garlic in a pot in the butter. Add the squash, fry for a few minutes and then add the stock.
2.
Season with salt, ground black pepper and nutmeg and cook on a medium heat for 20-25 min.
3.
Puree using a hand blender, stir in 5-1/2 ounces of cream, bring to a low boil, and season to taste.
4.
Ladle into preheated bowls. If desired, use the remaining cream to "draw" ghost shapes on the soup. Use the currants to give the ghost's their eyes.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Thanks to the butternut squash, this festive Halloween appetizer is rich in vitamin A, which helps keep vision healthy, as well as vitamin C.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Serve this soup with a simple side salad and whole wheat baguette for a simple autumn lunch.