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
- 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 292.59 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.63 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.53 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 33.8 mg Moderate
- Sodium 841.4 mg High
- Fiber 8.53 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.12 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 213.82 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1351.57 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 598.7 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 30.56 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 292.59 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 292.59 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.
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