Butternut Bisque
½ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced carrots
4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Ground nutmeg to taste
½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook and stir until tender. Mix in carrots and squash. Pour in chicken or vegetable stock and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender. In blender or food processor, puree soup mixture until smooth. Return to pot and stir in heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Serve warm with dash of nutmeg.