On the Menu with Carboy: Butternut Squash Bisque

October 4, 2024
By Chef Scott Hybbeneth

Butternut Squash Bisque

INGREDIENTS

1 carrot, chopped

4 yellow onions, chopped

2 roma tomatoes, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 stick butter

12 C vegetable stock

4 lbs butternut squash, peeled and chopped

2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

¼ C brandy

¼ C fresh sage leaves

4 C heavy cream

½ C dry sherry

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp allspice

2 Tbsp salt

STEP 1

Sauté carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes in butter until tender.

STEP 2

Add stock, squash, potatoes, sage and brandy.

STEP 3

Simmer until squash and potatoes are very soft.

STEP 4

Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.

STEP 5

Strain through china cap strainer.

STEP 6

When liquids boil, cover pan and simmer on stovetop for 1.5 hours until meat is tender.

STEP 7

Remove oxtail from pan, strain cooking liquids.

STEP 8

Garnish as desired.

TO SERVE:

Enjoy with glass of 2023 Concordia Blanc