autumn harvest squash & sweet potato bisque

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Waco, TX
Updated on Oct 30, 2017

Cooking at the Farmers Market is always an adventure. This time I discovered Red Kuri Squash! What an absolute delight. It is meaty, flavorful and earthy tasting squash. I used it in place carrots from a Squash, Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup. It was a great replacement! Bon Appetit

prep time 35 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Roast
yield 6-8 people

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, med. diced
  • 2 medium butternut squash, med. diced
  • 1 medium red kuri squash, med. diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup roasted bull-pepper, red
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup microcreens
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream

How To Make autumn harvest squash & sweet potato bisque

  • Step 1
    Peel sweet potatoes and squash, cut into medium dice pieces. Coat evenly with the dry seasonings. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven. Cook on medium heat for about 15 - 20 min until tender. TIP- you can also roast sweet potatoes and squash in a 400-degree oven for 20 min.
  • Step 2
    Roast Red Bull Peppers until charred. Minced. Use 1/2 cup per recipe.
  • Step 3
    Saute onions and garlic in a small amount of olive oil. Add prepared vegetable broth, cooked squash, and sweet potatoes. Let mixture come to a boil. Turn heat down to medium.
  • Step 4
    Using an immersion blender or a food processor and puree to a creamy consistency. Add the 1 cup of coconut milk and blend well.
  • Step 5
    Serve piping hot with a piece of herb crusted garlic bread or your favorite flatbread or crackers. Optional: garnish with coconut cream and microgreens! There you have it, Autumn Harvest Squash & Sweet Potato Bisque.

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