Acorn Squash Soup

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Cozy up with a big bowl of this creamy roasted acorn squash soup this fall. This vegetarian soup is slightly curried in flavor and packed with seasonal ingredients like apples and carrots. Rich, hearty and filling, this is one delicious soup recipe!

Ingredients & substitutions

• Acorn squash: The acorn squash is roasted before being combined with the rest of the ingredients. Roasting acorn squash enhances its naturally sweet and nutty flavor. Other types of winter squash like pumpkin or butternut will also work well in this recipe.
• Onions and carrots: Diced onion and carrots are softened before being blended together with the other ingredients. It’s a great way to get extra veggies on everyone’s plate!
• Garlic: Use freshly cut garlic for the best flavor.
• Apple: Apple adds a great natural sweetness. We like to use Granny Smith which has a nice tart flavor, but most varieties will work well.
• Spices: Curry powder, ground turmeric and ground ginger.
• Vegetable broth: To keep this soup meat-free use vegetable broth, though chicken broth will also work well.
• Yogurt: Instead of using cream or milk in the blended squash soup, try yogurt! I use Organic Plain Whole Milk Stonyfield Yogurt. It has billions of probiotics, but zero artificial flavors, zero artificial sweeteners and zero preservatives. The yogurt turns this vegetable and broth based soup into a creamy rich soup just as well as heavy cream does but with less calories!

How to make acorn squash soup

• Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, oil and season. Check out my How to Cut Acorn Squash guide for a more in-depth tutorial.
• Place cut side down on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake until the flesh is fork tender.

• Soften the carrots and onions in a large pot.
• Add the garlic, apple and spices and cook until the apples are tender.
• Add the roasted acorn squash and stock to the pot and simmer.
• Add the yogurt and blend until smooth with an immersion blender.

Tips for making squash soup

1. Save the seeds! Just rinse them under cold water and pat dry. Then you can toss them with some olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. They add a wonderful crunch to the soup with more protein than croutons would.
2. Slowly add the yogurt to help prevent it from curdling. When you gradually add it to the hot soup, make sure to stir constantly. The slow process helps to properly incorporate the yogurt into the soup without clumping the yogurt.
3. Use a blender to blend the soup. An immersion blender is such a handy tool for pureeing soups. But if you don’t have one, you can transfer the soup carefully in batches to a blender to blend.
4. Adjust the consistency of the soup. After blending, you’ll notice that the soup will have a thick consistency. If you want a thinner consistency, you can add more vegetable broth or water. This is especially helpful the next day as the soup sits and thickens.

Frequently asked questions

This roasted acorn squash recipe screams fall! It’s so hearty and comforting and the yogurt gives you that rich and creamy texture without all the fat and calories! This is a must make this season!

More cozy soup recipes:

• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
• Ravioli Soup
• Chicken Lemon Rice Soup
• Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
• Chickpea Noodle Soup

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Acorn Squash Soup

Creamy, hearty and filling, this roasted acorn squash soup is one delicious fall recipe. Made with yogurt, it's a great healthy option the whole family will love.

5 from 60 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings 4 servings

Course Soup

Calories 326

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Equipment

Non-Stick Dutch Oven Pot

Cuisinart Immersion Blender

Aluminum Sheet Pans

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 pounds acorn squash about 2 medium acorn squash
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
• ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• ▢ 2 medium carrots chopped
• ▢ 5 garlic cloves sliced
• ▢ 1 granny smith apple cored and chopped
• ▢ 2 teaspoons curry powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ 5 cups vegetable broth divided
• ▢ ½ cup Stonyfield Whole Milk Yogurt plus more for garnish
• ▢ Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Halve acorn squash and use a spoon to remove seeds and guts.
• Rub flesh and skin of acorn squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place onto prepared baking sheet, cut side down, and bake in the oven until fork tender, 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic, apple and spices. Continue to cook until apples are slightly tender, 8-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop the cooked flesh into the pot and discard the skin. Add the vegetable broth then bring to a simmer. Cook until apples are softened, 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and slowly add yogurt while mixing, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately with more yogurt, toasted seeds and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers will keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 921mg, Potassium: 1464mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 6411IU, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 183mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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