Acorn Squash Soup Recipe
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Acorn Squash Soup

By: Dorrene Butterfield 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (220)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by SStephan   view full review
The flavors were so great! This soup is so yummy. I did alter it a bit - I didn't have curry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by ksys   view full review
This is a great recipe and I would give it 5 stars without alteration. I cooked a fresh acorn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by TinLizzy   view full review
This was very good! I didn't use the bacon and i used vegetable broth so that it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by COOKIEMONSTER803   view full review
This was a really wonderful soup recipe--one I will surely make again. Husband loved it, even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Kim A.   view full review
Wonderful! Although I had to substitute 2% milk for the evaporated milk, it still came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by H2   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this delicious soup. I did not have celery or bacon and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by slylab   view full review
The best squash soup I've tried. I added 3 cups of stock to make a more soupy consistancy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by opal925   view full review
Soup was excellent. Thick, tasty and filling. Didn't alter the recipe at all although I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by Sue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Unbelievably good soup! I bought really good curry powder and wanted to use it and this was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Paula Wong   view full review
I think this would be excellent if you enjoyed the taste/texture of squash more than I do. I...

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