Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque
Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque blends sweet roasted squash with tart Granny Smith apples for a velvety, gently spiced bowl. Thyme and sage add herbal warmth while apple cider brightens each spoonful, and a bacon crumble delivers smoky crunch. Ideal as a cozy fall dinner starter or a light lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the butternut squash, leeks, carrots, and celery in the hot butter until the vegetables are softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 2
Stir the apples, thyme, and sage into the squash mixture; pour in the chicken stock and cider. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook until the vegetables and apples are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Pour the soup into a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before blending continuously.
- 5
Purée in batches until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot and season with salt to taste. Garnish individual servings with crumbled bacon.
- Calories 290.6 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 6.36 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 47.54 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.28 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.67 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.06 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 438.1 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 14.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 762.26 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 85.7 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 1.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Butternut Squash Cubes, Celery, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 290.6 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque?
- It is an American recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Butternut Squash Cubes, Celery, Chicken Stock, Cut Leeks. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque healthy?
- Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 290.6 calories and 6.36 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.1 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.67 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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