Butternut Squash Bisque With Gouda

This recipe for Butternut Squash Bisque or Soup is very flavorful. It is filling and can be a main dish. 

Start by peeling a large butternut squash. Cut in cubes and place
in medium sized sauce pan with lid. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes or until very tender.

While this is cooking, saute in fry pan on low heat:

• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons butter

Stir while browning until golden brown. (Watch carefully as this will burn easily.) Turn off heat and let set until squash is cooked.

 

When squash is tender, drain most of the liquid off then mash or stir until smooth and big lumps are gone.

Measure out 4 cups of prepared squash and place back in sauce pan. Add the sauted garlic and stir.


Add:

•  1/3 to 1/2 cup (or more) of Smoked Gouda cheese that has been sliced with a peeler or grated.
• 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste, depending on flavor of squash.

 

Stir cheese into hot soup and let set to allow it to melt.  Stir again until cheese has melted. 

Add:

• 1  1/2 cups of cream, half & half or milk.

Note: If you want to serve this as a soup, thin with more milk or water.

Garnish with: More Gouda Cheese and Montreal Steak Seasoning (or pepper).  

Other garnish suggestions: Artichoke hearts, sliced banana peppers or other garnish of your choice.  Serve with garlic  bread, rolls, corn bread or your favorite bread.   Enjoy!!