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Chef John's Butternut Bisque

By Chef John • Butternut Squash Soup • Cuisine?
4.88 Prep: 15m Cook: 35m
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
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025