Mushroom Ravioli in Butternut Squash Bisque
A creamy squash soup topped with mushroom ravioli.
Ingredients
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Butternut squash, washed, cut in half, seeded -- 2 qt
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Water, warm -- 4 cup
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Minor's® Sautéed Vegetable Base Mirepoix (No Added MSG)* Gluten Free -- 2-1/2 Tbsp
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Butter -- 3 Tbsp
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Half and half -- 2 cup
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Cayenne, ground -- 1/8 tsp
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Nutmeg, ground -- 1/8 tsp
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Ravioli, mushroom-filled, prepared, warm -- 1 package
Preparation
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1Preheat convection oven to 400°F. Place squash flesh side down in a roasting pan (using a 1/2-inch water bath). Bake for about 40 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from oven; set aside to cool slightly.
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2In a pitcher, mix water and Sautéed Vegetable Base. Stir to combine.
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3Using a spoon, remove flesh from squash shell. In a food processor, add squash and 2 to 3 cups of vegetable broth and puree until smooth.
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4In a soup pot over medium heat, add squash puree, butter, half and half, cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir with a wire whip to combine. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; keep warm for serving.
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5For each serving, place 8 oz of soup in bowl. In center of soup, place 3 prepared ravioli. Garnish and serve.
Serving Suggestions/Variations
Garnish with fresh sprig of basil, and crumbled goat cheese.
*No added MSG other than that which naturally occurs in the hydrolyzed proteins and autolyzed yeast extract.
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