Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon
Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon blends roasted squash and tart apple with warm curry and thyme for a rich, velvety bowl. Smoky bacon adds depth and a crisp contrast, while a swirl of sour cream brings gentle tang and creaminess. Serve it as a cozy fall dinner or an elegant starter for holiday gatherings.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Toss the squash with olive oil in a large bowl until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven, flipping once, until fork-tender and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 4
Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; keep the drippings in the Dutch oven.
- 5
Add the celery, carrots, onion, curry powder, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the Dutch oven; cook until the celery and carrots are soft. Stir in the apples and roasted squash; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the apple cider, reduce the heat to medium-low, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half. Stir in the chicken stock; simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Fill a blender halfway with soup or use an immersion blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a dish towel; pulse a few times, then blend until smooth. Pour into a pot. Repeat with the remaining soup.
- 8
Stir the nutmeg into the soup. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and some bacon pieces.
- Calories 292.14 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 14.22 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 30.31 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.57 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.53 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.86 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 862.15 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 8.47 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 13.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 216.73 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1350.86 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 599.02 mcg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin C 30.5 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon is an American appetizer recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 292.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon healthy?
- Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Crisp Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 292.14 calories and 14.22 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 862.15 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.53 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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