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Butternut Bisque
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2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup butter
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery, leeks and jalapeno in butter for 10
minutes. Add the squash, broth and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover
and simmer until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Cool until lukewarm. In a
blender or food processor, puree squash mixture in small batches until smooth;
return to pan. Add cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Heat through but do not
boil. Garnish with pecans.
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
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