Butternut Squash and Pear Bisque

Butternut Squash & Pear Bisque

This soup is simple to make and elegant to serve. It’s sweet and savory, and goes great served with a salad or as a first course. To make it even easier, you can buy pre-cut or frozen butternut squash.

Ingredients:

Avocado oil

1 onion, medium dice

1 butternut squash, roughly chopped

1 pear, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 fresh sage leaves

1 quart chicken broth (Use vegetable broth to make this vegan!)

1 cup coconut milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional garnish:

Olive oil

Coconut milk

Method:

1) Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Put about 1 tbsp of avocado oil in once the pot is pre-heated, enough to coat the bottom. Add the onions in and sautè until caramelized, about 7-8 minutes.

2) Add in the butternut squash and pear, and sautè until they are also caramelized and softened.

3) Add the garlic and sage, and sautè until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute.

4.) Add in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the squash and pears are completely soft.

5) Remove from the heat and add the coconut milk. Pour the soup mixture into a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, and blend until silky smooth. Salt and pepper to taste, blending as you go.Note: if you do not have a high powered blender, you can also use an immersion blender or food processor.

Serve in bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and coconut milk.