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Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

This Roasted Acorn Squash Soup is a creamy, satisfying and healthy addition to any fall menu.  We roast acorn squash along with apples, onions and garlic before blending with coconut milk, butter, nutmeg and other cozy cool-weather seasonings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 178kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 med Acorn Squash cut in half or cubed, can substitute butternut squash
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 med Granny Smith Apple cut in half and core removed
  • 1 med Onion cut in half
  • 3 cloves Garlic whole
  • 3.5 cup Chicken Broth can substitute vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup Half & Half
  • teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ⅓ tsp teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Powder

Garnish for Soup

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream thinned with milk
  • ½ cup Bacon Bits
  • Cilantro Leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add prepped squash, apple, onions and garlic cloves on a large baking sheet.  Drizzle with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.  Use your hands to rub the oil around so it covers all the vegetables and apple. 
  • Roast in a preheated oven for 40-55 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender.
  • Once roasted completely, let the vegetables and apple cool enough to handle them, then remove the flesh of the squash from the skins and any of the remaining onion or garlic peels.  Add the roasted vegetables and apple to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add chicken broth and blend again until smooth, blending in two batches if needed.  (Note: You can also use an immersion blender for this step)
  • Return to the pot and stir in the coconut milk, half and half, butter, cinnamon, salt, pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.  Heat and stir over medium heat until warmed through and the butter has melted.
  • Remove from the heat, then spoon into bowls and add garnishes if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg