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Roasted Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

This healthy roasted acorn squash soup recipe made creamy with cashews – a great holiday side or vegetarian main – is dairy-free and vegan and absolutely delicious.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red onions (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 1/2 pounds acorn squash (cut into wedges)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced )
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted cashews (plus optional more chopped for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (to serve)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  2. Place broth in a large pot and bring the broth to a gentle simmer, covered.
  3. Toss the onions and acorn squash with oil and salt and spread out on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for about 40 min, until the vegetables are cooked but not burnt.
  4. Meanwhile, place the cashews in a small bowl and top with 3/4 of the hot broth.
  5. Allow the mixture to stand 10 minutes to soften the nuts.
  6. When the vegetables are done, peel the squash and transfer the vegetables to the pot and add the ginger, turmeric, and cayenne.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
  8. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the cashews.
  9. Pour the soup into your blender in batches and puree on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. (For conventional blenders, remove the small center lid cap and cover the opening with a kitchen towel so steam can escape while you blend.)
  10. Return the soup to the saucepan, season to taste, and eat warm.
  11. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with cilantro and chopped cashews if using.

Notes

  • Makes 9 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33.5g (11%) Protein 4.5g (9%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33.5g 11%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

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