Creamy Hot Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Hot Acorn Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each acorn squash; 3 each carrots sliced; 1 each onions sliced; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper up to one teaspoon, to taste; 29 ounces chicken broth; 1/2 cup sherry; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 1 dash allspice ground; 1 dash red hot chili pepper, dried; 1 cup light cream (half&half); 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry optional; 1 x kale leaves; 1 x paprika

Servings: persons

4 each acorn squash
3 each carrots sliced
1 each onions sliced
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper up to one teaspoon, to taste
29 ounces chicken broth
1/2 cup sherry
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 dash allspice ground
1 dash red hot chili pepper, dried
1 cup light cream (half&half)
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry optional
1 x kale leaves
1 x paprika

1
Cut squash in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
2
Place squash, cut side down, in a broiler pan.
3
Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
4
Bake at 350F (180C) for 30 minutes.
5
Spoon pulp from squash to create a serving bowl, reserving pulp.
6
Place carrots and onion in a saucepan; cover with water.
7
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
8
Drain; combine vegetables with reserved pulp and 13 cup water in container of an electric blender or food processor.
9
Process for 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth.
10
Set aside.
11
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over low heat; add flour, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth.
12
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
13
Gradually add pureed vegetable mixture, chicken broth, and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
14
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
15
Stir in half-and-half and, if desired, 1 1/2 tablespoon sherry.
16
Cook until heated.
17
If desired, serve in squash shells on a bed of kale.
18
Sprinkle with paprika.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each acorn squash, 3 each carrots sliced, 1 each onions sliced, ⅓ cup water, and more.

Yes, Creamy Hot 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.

Creamy Hot Acorn Squash Soup

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