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Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup: Easy Fall Dinner

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A rich, smoky, and velvety soup made by roasting acorn squash until tender, then blending it with sautéed aromatics, apple cider, and heavy cream for a comforting autumn meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: toasted pumpkin seeds, olive oil, fresh thyme, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and pulp. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast squash for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool for 10 minutes, then scoop flesh out of skins (yielding about 4-5 cups puree).
  4. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add roasted squash flesh, broth, apple cider, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 1 minute (do not boil).
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

Roasting the squash is key for flavor concentration; boiling results in a watery soup. Do not burn the garlic. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. For a vegan version, swap butter for olive oil and cream for coconut milk. The soup tastes better the next day as flavors meld.

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