Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Bisque with Applewood-Smoked Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Combine the squash, sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven, turning the vegetables once, until lightly caramelized and tender, about 60 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble the bacon.

5. 5

   Heat the bacon drippings and butter together in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the onion and butter in the hot butter mixture until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the white wine into the pan and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until the wine is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir the roasted squash mixture into the onion mixture; add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour the vegetable mixture into a blender no more than halfway full. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before blending continuously. Purée in batches until smooth. Return the puréed soup to the Dutch oven.

9. 9

   Stir the half-and-half into the puréed soup; cook and stir over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir the nutmeg into the soup; season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with the crumbled bacon.

• Calories 241.42 kcal — Moderate 12%
• Protein 6.22 g — Moderate 12%
• Carbohydrate 31.59 g 11%
• Total Fat 9.57 g — Moderate 12%
• Saturated Fat 4.6 g ▲ High 23%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 19.0 mg — Moderate 6%
• Sodium 415.62 mg — Moderate 18%
• Dietary Fiber 5.06 g — Moderate 18%
• Total Sugars 8.92 g --
• Added Sugars 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Calcium 155.44 mg — Moderate 12%
• Iron 1.39 mg ⌄ Low Source 8%
• Potassium 583.88 mg — Moderate 12%
• Vitamin A 1200.0 mcg ↗ Good Source 133%
• Vitamin C 39.58 mg ↗ Good Source 44%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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