Gingered squash bisque with sage croutons - bon appetit

2 servings;

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup (or more) canned vegetable broth
1 pounds Russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, finely chopped
1 pack (12-oz) frozen cooked orange fleshed (winter) squash
1 teaspoon Ground ginger
tablespoon Butter
1 large Leek (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
1 cup Half and half
2 Slices whole wheat bread, cubed
teaspoon Dried rubbed sage

Directions

Combine 2½ C broth, potatoes, squash and ginger in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender and squash is thawed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.

Meanwhile, melt 1 T butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add leek; cover pan. Cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.

Add vegetable puree and half and half to leek and simmer 2 minutes, thinning with additional broth, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Rewarm before continuing.)

Melt remaining 1 ½ T butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and sage and saute until bread is toasted, about 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over and serve.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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