Butternut Bisque

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Soups

2	md	Carrots; sliced
2		Ribs celery with leaves; chopped
2	md	Leeks (white portion only); sliced
1		Jalapeno pepper; seeded and minced
1/4	c	Butter or margarine
2	lb	Butternut squash; peeled, seeded and cubed
2	cn	(14.5oz) chicken broth
1/2	ts	Ground ginger
1/2	c	Half and half
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	White pepper
1/2	c	Chopped pecans; toasted