Creamy Squash, Apple, And Corn Bisque

CREAMY SQUASH, APPLE, AND CORN BISQUE

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Vegetarian Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 lb Acorn or butternut squash

-peeled, seeded and finely

-chopped

3 Tart apples -- peeled, cored

-and finely chopped 3 tb Unsalted butter

3 md Leeks -- rinsed well & sliced

1 cl Garlic -- minced

4 c Vegetable broth

1 1/2 c Frozen corn kernels

6 tb Heavy cream

1/4 ts Freshly grated nutmeg

4 Scallions -- finely minced,

-for garnish

Over medium heat, saute the squash and apples in the

butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add

leeks and garlic and saute another 5 minutes. Add the

broth and corn and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the

cream and nutmeg and heat just until warmed through.

Sprinkle with the minced scallions.

300 cal;

7g pro,

carb, 15g fat (42%) Source: A Vegetarian Christmas by

Nanette Blanchard Miami Herald 12/21/95 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -