Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Bisque Recipe
Ingredients
- Chef McGrealâs recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Bisque
- 1 butternut squash
- 1/2 oz. diced onion
- 2 oz. butter
- 8 oz. chicken broth
- 1/4 t. cinnamon
- 1/8 t. cardamom
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1/8 t. ginger, minced
- 1/2 t. cracked black peppercorns
- 1 t. kosher salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 304g | |
| Calories 433 | |
| Calories from Fat 407 | 94% |
| Total Fat 46.29g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 29.22g | 117% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 3012mg | 125% |
| Potassium 234mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 3.55g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.6g | 0% |
| Protein 3.06g | 5% |
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