Chef John's Butternut Bisque
Cook time:
35 minutes
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Chef John
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided
- 1 (2 pound) butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream or creme fraiche, plus more to garnish
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish