Winter Squash Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ³⁄₄ lb (340 g) butternut or acorn squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 ¹⁄₂ cups Nourish Broth, prepared
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp Nourish Broth Mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 orange, juiced and zested
• 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Heat a Multipurpose Pot to medium; add vegetable oil and sauté onion for about 3 minutes. Add squash and sauté an additional 4 – 5 minutes.
2. Add Bouillon, orange juice and zest, and Pumpkin Pie Spice. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and continue to simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
3. Pour small batches of soup into a blender and purée until smooth. Return soup to pot and heat until warmed through, adding extra Bouillon, if desired, for consistency. Season with Salt and Pepper before serving.