Description
Warm up with a cozy bowl of Acorn Squash Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for fall. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is easy to make and full of seasonal spices that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 400°F. Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until the flesh is tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and apple. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened.
- Add seasonings and broth: Stir in the roasted squash, vegetable broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Puree the soup: Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Finish the soup: Stir in coconut milk or cream, and season with salt and pepper. Heat through and serve warm, garnished with pumpkin seeds and thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of coconut milk.
- You can prepare the squash a day ahead to save time.
- This soup also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
