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Butternut
Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema
2
tblsp. unsalted butter
1 yellow onion
3 cloves garlic. minced
1tsp. cinnamon
3 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups cream
pinch of grated nutmeg
Chipotle Crema:
1 cup Mexican Cream
1 tsp chipotle chile
In
a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion
and garlic and cook until translucent. Add the cinnamon and
stir to release aroma. Add the squash, chicken stock and cream.
Simmer until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Add the
nutmeg. Let the soup cool slightly. In a blender, puree the
soup in small batches. You may add water if the soup is too
thick at this point. Return the soup to the pot, warm through
and season with salt and pepper.
Chipotle
Crema: Puree the crema and chipotle in a food processor until
completely combined. Serve each bowl of soup with a dollop
of the crema.
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