Curried Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

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This is an easy soup to make and it keeps well. I came up with this recipe as a change of pace from baked squash. The curry powder gives it a unique taste.

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Curried Acorn Squash Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 50 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Directions

  • Place squash, cut side down, in a greased shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the squash is almost tender.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and curry powder in butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. Carefully scoop out squash; add pulp to saucepan. Gradually add broth. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until squash is very tender. Cool slightly.
  • In a food processor, process the squash mixture until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with bacon if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 196 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 531 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Acorn Squash Soup in Country Extra November 1998, p49

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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by c_stevens6569

This was easy and very yummy. I added a couple of Thai chili peppers for an extra kick.


Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by dab214

This was easy to make and best of all it was DELICIOUS!

 
 
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