Healthy Acorn Squash Bisque Recipe

Name: Healthy Acorn Squash Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

2 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup half-and-half

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Wash squash, halve and remove seeds.
3
Place squash halves cut side down in 3 quart baking dish.
4
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
5
Let squash cool for 10 minutes.
6
Using spoon remove squash pulp from the shells and discard shells.
7
In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat.
8
Add onions and cook until tender stirring frequently.
9
Add squash pulp, broth and water.
10
Cook over medium-high heat until mixture just reaches boiling, stirring frequently.
11
Stir in brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
12
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
13
Process mixture in blender or food processor until smooth and return to saucepan.
14
Stir in half and half.
15
Heat through.
16
If desired garnish servings with pumpkin seeds and additional cinnamon.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium acorn squash, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Healthy Acorn Squash Bisque 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.

Healthy Acorn Squash Bisque

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