Name: Ginger Acorn Squash Bisque
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squashes (about 1 1/2 pounds each); 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, halved; 1 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 3 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup unsweetened orange juice; 2 teaspoon peeled, grated ginger root; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ginger Acorn Squash Bisque

Squash means falls, and what better way to celebrate the upcoming season than a Ginger Acorn Squash Bisque? This soup is perfect for any season.

Notes

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Preparation Time5 min

Cooking Time1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squashes (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 teaspoons peeled, grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Place squashes, cut side down, on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until tender, let cool.
Discard seeds and membrane. Scoop out pulp to yield 2 cups and set aside, discard remaining pulp.
In a large saucepan, bring sherry to a boil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add bell pepper, cook 3 minutes, continuing to stir. Add reserved squash pulp, chicken broth, and remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place squash mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor, cover and process until smooth. Serve warm.