Butternut Bisque
["2 1/2 lb. butternut squash", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 carrots, sliced", "1 onion, chopped", "1 stalk celery, chopped", "2 potatoes, peeled and cubed", "5 to 6 c. chicken stock", "1 1/2 tsp. curry powder", "pinch each of nutmeg and ginger", "sour cream for garnish (optional)"]
["Cube, peel and set aside squash.", "Melt the butter in a large soup pot.", "Add the carrots, onion and celery. Saute until soft. Stir the squash and potatoes into the veggies.", "Add the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 40 minutes. Add curry, nutmeg and ginger.", "Puree the soup in batches in a blender.", "Return to saucepan.", "Add more stock, if necessary, to thin.", "Salt and pepper to taste.", "Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if you like."]
["butternut squash", "butter", "carrots", "onion", "celery", "potatoes", "chicken stock", "curry powder", "nutmeg", "sour cream"]