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Acorn Squash Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Dorrene Butterfield  PHOTO BY: SStephan 

"'The recipe for this thick and creamy soup was given to me by a fellow squash lover,' reports Dorrene Butterfield from her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. 'The attractive rich yellow soup is especially enjoyable during the cool nights of Indian summer.'"
Acorn Squash Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 66 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the squash, salt and pepper; heat through.
  2. In a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by SStephan 
The flavors were so great! This soup is so yummy. I did alter it a bit - I didn't have curry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by simplicity 
This was very good! I didn't use the bacon and i used vegetable broth so that it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by COOKIEMONSTER803 
This was a really wonderful soup recipe--one I will surely make again. Husband loved it, even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Kim A. 
Wonderful! Although I had to substitute 2% milk for the evaporated milk, it still came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by ksys 
This is a great recipe and I would give it 5 stars without alteration. I cooked a fresh acorn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Paula Wong 
I think this would be excellent if you enjoyed the taste/texture of squash more than I do. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by H2 
My husband and I really enjoyed this delicious soup. I did not have celery or bacon and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by Sue 
Unbelievably good soup! I bought really good curry powder and wanted to use it and this was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by JessiGuest 
Oh WOW!!!! This was possibly some of the best soup I've had! My friend made some and gave me a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by opal925 
Soup was excellent. Thick, tasty and filling. Didn't alter the recipe at all although I... MORE

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