Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups diced onions; 1/2 cup applejack, Calvados or other brandy; 2 1/2 cups apple cider; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups unsalted, unbuttered popcorn, optional

Servings: persons

3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1/2 cup applejack, Calvados or other brandy
2 1/2 cups apple cider
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups unsalted, unbuttered popcorn, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place the squash halves cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake until tender, about 40 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan.
4
Add the onion, saute until tender and then add the applejack.
5
Scoop out the flesh of the squash, and add it to the saucepan along with the cider and chicken stock.
6
Cook for 20 minutes.
7
Puree the mixture in a blender, in batches if necessary, until very smooth.
8
Return to the saucepan, reheat and season with cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg.
9
Stir in the vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Garnish each serving with popcorn, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups diced onions, 1/2 cup applejack, Calvados or other brandy, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash Soup

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