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Creamy Pumpkin and Acorn Squash Soup

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A warm and comforting creamy soup made with pumpkin and acorn squash, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground sage
  • 1/2 tsp thyme leaves, dried
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 cans (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • sour cream, for garnish
  • pumpkin kernels, roasted for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Drizzle the cut side with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until it is tender.
  4. While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  5. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until they become fragrant and tender.
  6. Stir in the salt, ground sage, and thyme leaves. Combine well.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  8. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. After roasting, remove the skin from the acorn squash and coarsely chop the flesh.
  10. Add the chopped squash and pumpkin puree to the soup. Stir, cover, and simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes.
  11. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a regular blender.
  12. Return the blended soup to the pot.
  13. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  14. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream until well combined. Optionally, use broth instead of cream for a lighter version.
  15. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and roasted pumpkin kernels.

Notes

For a spicier version, consider adding cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. This soup can be made vegan by substituting coconut cream and using vegetable broth.

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Keywords: pumpkin, acorn squash, soup, creamy, fall recipe

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