Chef John's Butternut Bisque

By Chef John

4.88 / 5

15min

35min

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3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste, divided
1 (2 pound) butternut squash
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 quart chicken broth
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup heavy cream or creme fraiche plus more to garnish
2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
chopped fresh chives for garnish
pomegranate seeds for garnish