For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable stock. A swirl of cream or a dollop of crème fraîche adds an extra touch of elegance. Adjust the amount of nutmeg to your preference.
Embrace the autumnal spirit with this luxuriously smooth bisque. Roasted butternut squash and sweet potato create a symphony of sweet and savory flavors, perfectly complemented by the smoky richness of applewood bacon. A touch of nutmeg adds warmth, making this bisque an unforgettable culinary experience.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine squash, sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven, flipping the vegetables once, until slightly caramelized and tender, about 60 minutes.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble bacon.
Heat bacon drippings and butter together in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in the hot butter mixture until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
Pour the white wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until the wine is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir roasted squash mixture into onion mixture; add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Secure the lid and pulse a few times before blending continuously until smooth. Repeat in batches until all soup is pureed. Return pureed soup to the Dutch oven.
Stir half-and-half into the pureed soup; cook and stir over medium-low heat until soup is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg; season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon.
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable stock. A swirl of cream or a dollop of crème fraîche adds an extra touch of elegance. Adjust the amount of nutmeg to your preference.
Norris Huels
Jun 28, 2025Easy to follow instructions and a fantastic result. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Demetrius Stromanhickle
Apr 22, 2025The nutmeg adds such a lovely warmth to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.
Haven Haag
Apr 21, 2025I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
Polly Kassulke
Jan 5, 2025I substituted coconut milk for the half-and-half to make it dairy-free, and it was still delicious!
Desmond Kulas
Dec 25, 2024This bisque is absolutely divine! The smoky bacon with the sweet squash is a perfect combination.