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Mark's EF Butternut Bisque is for Soup.

Mark's EF Butternut Bisque takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Mark's EF Butternut Bisque takes 30 minutes to cook.

Mark's EF Butternut Bisque makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Mark's EF Butternut Bisque are:

3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Medium Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, plus more for garnish (optional)
Course Salt - to taste
1 Large Butternut Squash ( about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Cup half-and-half
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sour Cream, for serving

Here is how you make Mark's EF Butternut Bisque:

1. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add onion, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (5-7 minutes).2. Add squash, broth, half-and-half, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, (about 20 minutes).3. Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt. Serve bisque with sour cream, garnished with cayenne, if desired.To Freeze - Ladle cooled bisque (without sour cream) into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space; freeze up to 3 months.To Reheat - run container under hot water to release bisque. Heat with a bit of water, stirring occasionally.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISTIMC11.

The nutritional information for Mark's EF Butternut Bisque is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 118.4

• Total Fat: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 15.1 mg
• Sodium: 531.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 17.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 2.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Mark's EF Butternut Bisque is Vegetarian