French food?

Question

So as people that have read my Q's before, will know that I'm working on french food.
Can someone give me a french recipe for butternut squash soup (gourmet)? Thanks.

Answer 1

Butternut Suash and Bacon Bisque
(Courge de Butternut et Bisque de Lard)
--Mak2 quarts

1 3-pound butternut squash
1 tsp. oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 strips bacon
1 cup apple cider
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cream
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut the stem off of the squash, and cut lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard.

2. Place the squash, skin side up, on a small sheet pan. Add 1-1/2 cups of water to the bottom of the pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours, or until soft. Don't let the pan dry out; add more water, if necessary.

3. When cooked, cool, then scoop the flesh into a small bowl. You should have about 3 cups. Set aside.

4. Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot on medium heat, then add the onions, bacon and 1 tablespoon water. Cook for 7 minutes, then pour in the cider and bring to a simmer.

5. Mix in the squash and chicken broth, and return to mixture to a simmer.

6. Remove from the heat, and purée with an immersion blender.

7. Pour in the cream, then mix, taste and adjust flavor with salt and pepper

Answer 2

Squash and bacon bisque sounds fine, but I would saute the bacon and onion and then add cider, squash, cream Bring cream to a slow boil in another pot to prevent separation) etc. And to be a true gourmet french soup it must be strained. Cheese cloth is invaluable in a home kitchen.