Butternut Squash Bisque

Nothing says fall like butternut squash! This butternut squash bisque is creamy goodness in a bowl. Made with fresh ingredients, this vegan butternut squash bisque is the coziest winter soup!

Why is butternut squash bisque good for you?

Butternut squash is an excellent source of carotene, which can help protect you from many cancers, especially lung cancer. Butternut squash is also a great source for vitamins C, B1 and B6, folic acid, and potassium.

What is honeynut squash?

Honeynut squash is a relatively new hybrid of a butternut squash. A plant breeder from Cornell University, Michael Mazourek accepted the challenge to make the butternut squash smaller and tastier. The result was this amazing honeynut squash that has a sweet and nutty flavor. It adds amazing flavor to this bisque.

What is bisque vs. soup?

There are so many bisque and soup varieties, but the difference between the two comes down to the cooking method and sometimes ingredients.

In a nutshell, a bisque is a creamy type of soup that requires you to add cream early in the cooking process and reducing it. Whereas some soups may not contain cream at all or will require you add it in towards the end of the cooking process.

I found a great article by Foods Guy that goes into more detail about the differences if you’re interested.

What goes with squash bisque?

You can enjoy this bisque with a grilled cheese sandwich, garlic confit toast, or a salad. Add this soup to your fall dinner menu. It’s a great starter for your fall-themed dinner spread.

How do you store butternut squash bisque?

Store your butternut squash bisque in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the soup to enjoy later. Keep reading to learn how to make this amazing butternut squash bisque!

Vegetable Broth

I used my simple vegetable broth recipe as a starting point for this recipe. However, because I was cooking several different recipes, I used a bunch of kitchen scraps, such as broccoli and cauliflower stems, butternut squash and sweet potato peels, and kale stems in the broth. Doing so added additional flavor and nutrients. You can use store bought vegetable broth but making your own is super simple.

What is in the butternut squash bisque?

• 1 large butternut squash
• 2 honeynut squash
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1/2 leek
• 1 shallot
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 oz. coconut cream
• Salt
• Pepper
• Ground Cinnamon

How to make the butternut squash bisque

Prepare your ingredients

• Peel and cut your butternut and honeynut squash into 1-inch pieces
• Clean and chop the celery and leeks. Both should be cut in cross sections.
• Roughly chop the garlic cloves and the shallot.
• Chop the carrots into small 1/4 inch pieces.

Let’s get cooking!

• In a large pot, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom. If you have any leftover oil from the garlic confit, you can use that here instead! Also add a tablespoon or two of vegan butter.
• Next, add your shallots and saute for a few minutes.
• Stir in the leeks and garlic and cook until the leeks are translucent.
• Add the celery and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add in the butternut and honeynut squash.
• Season with salt, pepper, and ground cinnamon and blend well.
• Add in your dry white wine. Bring to a boil and let it reduce to about a half a cup.
• Stir in the coconut cream, bring it back to a boil and allow it to reduce.
• Add in the vegetable broth bring back to a boil. Cover and let simmer until the butternut squash is tender.
• In batches, if necessary, blend the bisque to your desired consistency. Add the bisque back to the pot to reheat if necessary.
• You can garnish the bisque with butternut squash or pumpkin seeds and additional coconut cream.

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Potato Leek Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Chickpea Soup