Spiced Squash Bisque

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 cup onion
• •1½ pounds butternut squash
• •2 gloves of garlic
• •1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• •½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• •¼ teaspoon cayenne
• •1 bay leaf
• •1 teaspoon kosher salt
• •3 cups vegetable stock
• •¾ cup greek yogurt

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a large, heavy stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add the chopped onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3Add the cubed squash, garlic, spices, bay leaf and kosher salt.
4. 4Add the stock and bring to a boil.
5. 5Turn down the heat, partially cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
6. 6Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf.
7. 7Add the sour cream or greek yogurt.
8. 8Puree everything together in a pot using an immersion blender. OR puree in batches in a blender.
9. 9Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed.
10. 10Garnish the soup with more sour cream or Greek yogurt thinned with a little water.