Butternut Soup

Published on August 11, 2017 | In | By |

Ingredients

  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 medium leeks, white & light green parts, sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 t chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 t freshly grated nutmeg
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 large Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1 to 2 T milk

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • 2. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
  • 3. Add the leeks to the fat in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • 4. Add the squash and thyme and season with the nutmeg and some salt. Toss to coat the squash in the fat.
  • 5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • 6. Add the apple chunks, cover, and simmer until the squash and apples are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 7. Puree the soup with 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Thin the remaining 1/4 cup sour cream with 1 to 3 tablespoons milk, just enough to make it drizzle
  • 8. Drizzle each serving with some of the sour cream and top with the bacon.

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • 2. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
  • 3. Add the leeks to the fat in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • 4. Add the squash and thyme and season with the nutmeg and some salt. Toss to coat the squash in the fat.
  • 5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • 6. Add the apple chunks, cover, and simmer until the squash and apples are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 7. Puree the soup with 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Thin the remaining 1/4 cup sour cream with 1 to 3 tablespoons milk, just enough to make it drizzle
  • 8. Drizzle each serving with some of the sour cream and top with the bacon.

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