A rich and creamy butternut squash soup enhanced with the flavors of brown butter, honey, and a hint of nutmeg.
Butternut Squash, 3-to-3.5 pounds
each
tablespoons
to taste
Black Pepper, freshly ground
to taste
Sage
sprigs
Leek, thinly sliced
cups
Carrots, thinly sliced
cups
Shallots, thinly sliced
cups
Onions, thinly sliced
cups
Garlic, smashed
cloves
tablespoons
Vegetable Stock
cups
Bouquet Garni, 8 sprigs thyme, 2 sprigs Italian parsley, 2 bay leaves, 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns, wrapped in 2 green leek leaves
each
Creme fraiche
cups
Nutmeg, freshly grated
to taste
tablespoons
Chives, minced
tablespoons
to taste