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Acorn Squash Soup
This acorn squash soup is a creamy, savory soup perfect for chilly days. Simple ingredients, full of flavor and ready in under an hour!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion small, diced
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 red bell pepper medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds optional, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the squash in half from the stem and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the insides of the squash, rubbing to coat. Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet, and bake for 40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, then allow the mixture to simmer, for about 10 minutes.
- Scoop the flesh out of the acorn squash shells (leaving a thin layer if serving the soup in the shells if you desire). Add the squash flesh to the pot of soup and cook for an extra minute to blend the flavors.
- Using a handheld immersion blender or working in batches with a blender, carefully blend the mixture until smooth. If using a regular blender, make sure to vent the top by removing the vent lid and using a thick towel there instead to absorb the steam.
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds, crushed red pepper and thyme if desired. Serve hot (in a bowl or in the acorn squash shells).
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Notes
- If you desire a sweeter profile, roast the acorn squash with a sprinkle of brown sugar or maple syrup. This adds a subtle sweetness to the soup.
- Add the vegetable broth gradually while blending to control the soup's thickness. This allows you to achieve the preferred consistency without making it too thin or too thick.
- If you desire a sweeter profile, roast the acorn squash with a sprinkle of brown sugar or maple syrup. This adds a subtle sweetness to the soup.
- Add the vegetable broth gradually while blending to control the soup's thickness. This allows you to achieve the preferred consistency without making it too thin or too thick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1257IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1257IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.