Sweet Saturday ~ Pear Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Cream

Welcome to Sweet Saturday at Charlene Blogs.  We're going with a sweet creamy bisque this week that would be great for the Thanksgiving season.  I got this recipe from TasteOfHome.com.  Thank you Taste of Home for allowing us to share them. :)

Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas, says, "This lightly sweet and fruity squash soup makes a lovely first course for Thanksgiving.  The texture is creamy and smooth."

Pear Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Cream

Pear Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Cream
Recipe photo by Taste of Home

• Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.
• Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
• 2 medium butternut squash (3 pounds each)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
• 4-1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

• For cinnamon cream, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Peel squash. Scoop out seeds and pulp; rinse and pat seeds dry. In a small bowl, combine the squash seeds, butter and jerk seasoning. Spread onto a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, cut squash into cubes. In a large saucepan, combine the squash, broth and pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly.
• In a blender, process squash mixture in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Add brown sugar and seasonings. Gradually stir in whipping cream. Garnish soup with cinnamon cream and spiced seeds. 
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Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts)

Nutritional Facts

1 cup equals 254 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 529 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 3 g protein.

I'm definitely trying this one.  Let me know how you like it.  Enjoy!  

Until next time, may your dreams be magical.  

     Charlene