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FEATURED RECIPE

from Limestone Restaurant

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

Posted: 6/108

INGREDIENTS:
4 lb Butternut Squash deseeded and roasted
2 medium onions diced
1/4 cup chopped garlic
4 small carrots diced
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 qt. heavy cream
2 bayleaf
Pinch thyme
1/2 gallon chicken stock
2 oz butter

INSTRUCTIONS:
Lightly oil the deseeded squash and roast in a 350 degree oven uncovered, skin up for 40 minutes or till fork tender. Scoop the cooked meat out and allow to cool.
In a large heavy pot add the butter and saute the remaining vegetables till onion is translucent. Add the spices.
Add the squash and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
Pull out the bay leaves, puree the remaining ingredients smooth.
Return the liquid to the stove, add the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning.

**For the holidays, serving this soup in a squash is a very nice touch.

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