*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Spicy Squash Bisque with Root Vegetables

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tbsps         olive oil
   1 1/2  c             onion -- diced
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1 1/4  lbs           pumpkin
   1 1/2  tsps          cumin
   1      tsp           coriander
     1/4  tsp           nutmeg
   1      tsp           cardamom
     1/4  tsp           cayenne pepper
   1                    bay leaf
   1 1/2  tsps          salt -- app
   3 1/2  c             chicken broth
     3/4  c             sour cream
     1/3  c             corn kernels
     1/2  c             carrots -- julienned
     1/3  c             parsnips -- julienned
     1/3  c             celery -- diagonally sliced
   1      small         leek
   2                    green onions -- diagonally sliced

Heat oil, add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add pumpkin, garlic,  spices and seasonings
. Saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add stock and boil.  Turn down heat partially cover pan, and simmer ~15-18 minutes. Mix soup  with sour cream.

Garnish: Saute vegetables in a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2  tbsp butter, ~2-3 minutes. 

Divide soup among bowls and mound a few veggies in the center of each  serving.



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Serving Ideas : Holiday food

NOTES : Can be served in cooked, hollowed out small pumpkins or squashes.

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