Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
  • 34 cup leek, thinly sliced
  • 30 ounces chicken broth
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 14 cup heavy cream
  • 6 sprigs fresh tarragon

Method

  • melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add squash, carrots and leeks; cover and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
  • Puree mixture in batches in blender, return to saucepan.
  • Add pepper and nutmeg; bring to simmer.
  • Add bream; heat through.
  • Ladle into soup bowls.
  • Garnish with tarragon.