Ingredients for - Butternut Squash-Sweet Potato Ginger Bisque

1. Butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks 1 (2 pound)
2. Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 4
3. Onion, peeled and chopped 1
4. Fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 (2 inch) piece
5. Garlic, peeled and chopped 3 cloves
6. Water, or amount to cover 1 ½ quarts
7. Plain yogurt, or amount desired (Optional) 1 cup
8. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Butternut Squash-Sweet Potato Ginger Bisque

1 . Stage

Place the squash, sweet potatoes, onion, ginger, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring to simmer over medium heat, and cook until vegetables are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.

2 . Stage

Remove pot from heat. Place soup in batches into a blender or the bowl of a food process. Pulse until smooth. Return soup to pot, and whisk in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If necessary, reheat soup over low heat, but do not allow to boil.