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Acorn Squash Soup

Creamy Acorn Squash Soup is perfect for fall.

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds acorn squash (or about 5 cups cut up)
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Place the squash into a baking dish, cut side down. Add enough water to cover the bottom 1/2 inch of the pan.
  3. Cook the squash in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork. When the squash is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skins.
  4. In a medium-sized pot, sauté the onions in butter over medium heat until they become translucent.
  5. Add allspice, cardamom, white pepper, and salt, and stir until the spices become fragrant. Add chicken broth and cooked squash, and cook until heated through.
  6. Use either a stick blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, and add the heavy cream. Heat through, and avoid boiling after the cream has been added.
  7. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 545mg (23%) Potassium 361mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 780IU (16%) Vitamin C 13.4mg (15%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 545mg 23%
Potassium 361mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 780IU 16%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.