Butternut Squash-Sweet Potato Ginger Bisque

This soup is perfect in winter-time. The root vegetables are comforting and the ginger is warming. Increase or decrease the amount of ginger to suit your taste. Chicken or vegetable stock may be substituted for the water. Either a blender or food processor can be used to puree the soup. If desired, add cream instead of yogurt to enrich the taste.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 (2 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks
• 1 ½ quarts water, or amount to cover
• 1 cup plain yogurt, or amount desired (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the squash, sweet potatoes, onion, ginger, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring to simmer over medium heat, and cook until vegetables are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

Remove pot from heat. Place soup in batches into a blender or the bowl of a food process. Pulse until smooth. Return soup to pot, and whisk in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If necessary, reheat soup over low heat, but do not allow to boil.