Curried Acorn Squash Soup

Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023
Here is an easy acorn squash soup that highlights the sweet flavor of the squash. The curry powder gives it a unique taste. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon
Curried Acorn Squash Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.