Halloween Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Halloween Acorn Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 slices pumpernickel bread; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Dash salt; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; Dash cayenne pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash; Additional cayenne pepper, optional

Servings: persons

7 slices pumpernickel bread
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash
Additional cayenne pepper, optional

1
Cut pumpernickel bread with bat- or cat-shaped 3-1/2-in. cookie cutters; discard scraps. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter, oil and salt; brush over both sides of cutouts. Place on an ungreased
2
. Bake at 300u00b0 for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and toasted. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
3
In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in squash; heat through. Cool slightly.
4
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan; heat through. Garnish servings with bat or cat cutouts; sprinkle with additional cayenne if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 slices pumpernickel bread, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dash salt, and more.

Yes, Halloween 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.

Halloween Acorn Squash Soup

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