Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Butternut Bisque 3.6 (500) 21 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Your guests don't need to know you whipped up this elegant autumnal soup in a blender and stashed it in the freezer. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more for garnish (optional) Coarse salt 1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 can (14 ½ ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Sour cream, for serving Directions In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, and cayenne. Season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. 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. 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. Cook's Notes For a different flavor, use ground nutmeg or cloves instead of cinnamon, or add a Southwestern touch with a small amount of chili powder. Ladle cooled bisque (without sour cream) into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space; freeze up to 3 months. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2008 Rate It PRINT