Acorn Squash Bisque

Acorn Squash Bisque
Serves 6

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion -- finely chopped
1 cup carrot -- grated
salt and white pepper -- to taste
2 medium potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 acorn squash -- peeled and cubed
5 cups chicken broth -- homemade or canned
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
cayenne pepper -- to taste

Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion, carrot , salt and white pepper. Cook at a low temperature until soft, stirring often.
Add the potatoes and squash. Pour in chicken broth and slimmer, covered over low heat for about 25 minutes. or until all vegetables are tender. Cool to warm and puree in blender or food processor. ( May be made one day ahead at this point. ) Return to stove. Add milk and cream; reheat, being careful not
to boil. Sprinkle each with a dash of cayenne.

Source: "Clifton Gatherings a Clifton Community Cookbook, Clifton Virginia"