Curried Squash-and-Pear Bisque

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Curried Squash-and-Pear Bisque
45 min.
8
188kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Curried Squash-and-Pear Bisque, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free delight that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for those seeking a wholesome, comforting meal, this exquisite bisque boasts a harmonious blend of flavors, featuring the rich, earthy taste of butternut squash, the subtle spiciness of curry powder, and the natural sweetness of pears. Ready in just 45 minutes, this bisque serves 8 and offers a well-balanced 188 calories per serving, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a starter, or a snack.

Dive into the world of exquisite soups and experience the magic of our Curried Squash-and-Pear Bisque. This dish is not only a feast for your palate but also a visual delight, beautifully garnished with thinly sliced Bartlett pear, adding a touch of elegance to your dining table. Whether you're an experienced cook or a budding enthusiast, this recipe is a fantastic way to explore the depths of flavor and texture, all while adhering to a vegetarian diet or catering to gluten-free diners.

To create this luscious bisque, you'll embark on a journey that begins with roasting butternut squash to perfection in your oven, followed by a masterful sauté of pear and onion in a large Dutch oven. The recipe then guides you through blending the ingredients into a smooth, velvety bisque, enriched with the creaminess of half-and-half. The result? A symphony of flavors that will have your guests clamoring for seconds, all while being a testament to the joy of home-cooked, health-conscious meals.

So, why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the magic of our Curried Squash-and-Pear Bisque transform your dining experience. Whether you're savoring it as a soup, an antipasti, a starter, or a snack, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, a beacon of comfort and flavor in any season.

Ingredients

  • small purée of usa bartlett pear cored thinly sliced
  • pound purée of usa bartlett pear peeled chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 2.8 pounds butternut squash 
  • 2.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • 1.5 cups onion thinly sliced
  • cup pear nectar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 29 ounce vegetable stock canned
  • 2.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • oven
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane.
  3. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet; bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel squash; mash pulp. Set aside 3 1/2 cups pulp, reserving remaining squash for another use.
  4. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chopped pear and onion; saut 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Add squash pulp, water, and next 5 ingredients (water through pepper). Bring to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes.
  7. Place one-third of squash mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
  8. Pour pured mixture into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture. Return squash mixture to pan; stir in half-and-half. Cook over low heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with pear slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat15.85%
Carbs78.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.13
Glycemic Load
4.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.832173990167%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.21kcal
9.41%
Fat:3.56g
5.47%
Saturated Fat:2.02g
12.64%
Carbohydrates:39.68g
13.23%
Net Carbohydrates:33.3g
12.11%
Sugar:18.3g
20.34%
Cholesterol:9.06mg
3.02%
Sodium:590.11mg
25.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.79g
5.58%
Vitamin A:16919.16IU
338.38%
Vitamin C:38.85mg
47.09%
Fiber:6.38g
25.51%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.12%
Potassium:703.64mg
20.1%
Vitamin E:2.57mg
17.16%
Magnesium:65.38mg
16.34%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.75%
Folate:54.13µg
13.53%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.38%
Calcium:112.01mg
11.2%
Copper:0.22mg
11.1%
Vitamin B3:2.11mg
10.55%
Iron:1.58mg
8.76%
Phosphorus:86.44mg
8.64%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.45%
Vitamin K:6.27µg
5.97%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.58%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.07%
Selenium:1.62µg
2.31%
Source:My Recipes