Winter Squash Chowder Recipe

Name: Winter Squash Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped bacon; 1 cup sliced leeks; 1 cup cubed red-skin potatoes; 1 cup cubed acorn squash; 1 cup cubed butternut squash; 1 cup cubed pumpkin; 1 quart mild stock; 1 cup cream; 1 tablespoon chopped sage; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional); 1 acorn squash, hollowed out and cooked, to use as a serving bowl (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped bacon
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup cubed red-skin potatoes
1 cup cubed acorn squash
1 cup cubed butternut squash
1 cup cubed pumpkin
1 quart mild stock
1 cup cream
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
1 acorn squash, hollowed out and cooked, to use as a serving bowl (optional)

1
In a large soup pot cook bacon slowly to render fat.
2
When bacon is crisp and brown remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; set aside for garnish.
3
In bacon fat saute leeks for 3 minutes.
4
Add potatoes, squash and pumpkin.
5
Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
6
Add stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7
Add cream and herbs.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper; add brown sugar if desired.
9
To serve, spoon into hollowed-out squash or warmed tureen and garnish with bacon.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped bacon, 1 cup sliced leeks, 1 cup cubed red-skin potatoes, 1 cup cubed acorn squash, and more.

Yes, Winter Squash Chowder 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.

Winter Squash Chowder

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