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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.'"

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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

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.
In a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.

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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

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

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

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

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

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by opal925

Soup was excellent. Thick, tasty and filling. Didn't alter the recipe at all although I... MORE

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

Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by ammorgan

A very good recipe! The splash of cayenne doesn't make the soup spicy, but it warms you up. ... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by home gourmet

Perfect for a cold day. I couldn't taste the dill at all as the curry was the predominant... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by YOUR MOM

Outstanding soup! Better than restaurant soups. I think I'm addicted! MORE

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