The bacon sage butter takes this typically earthy and soothing soup to the next level.
The bacon sage butter takes this typically earthy and soothing soup to the next level.
Makes 8 cups
Butter:
2 slices bacon, diced and cooked, for about 2 tablespoons bacon crumbles
3 to 4 fresh sage leaves
4 ounces good-quality unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Soup:
3 small leeks, cleaned, white and light-green parts only (about 6 ounces trimmed), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium shallot (about ¾ ounce), halved
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 butternut squash (about 2½ pounds), peeled and seeded, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 thyme sprig
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup with 1 teaspoon butter): Calories 157 (31% from fat) | carb. 23g | pro. 3g | fat 6g | sat. fat 4g | chol. 15mg | sod. 1319mg | calc. 142mg | fiber 3g
Bacon-Sage Butter Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 teaspoon): Calories 37 (98% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 4g | sat. fat 3g | chol. 12mg | sod. 12mg | calc. 1mg | fiber 0g
For the butter:
For the soup: