Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup

260 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“This is a rich and sweet yet surprisingly simple soup that is wonderful served hot with crusty bread or cold with a dollop of sour cream.” - by LEAH977

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Scoop the pulp from the skins. Discard skins.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth. This may be done in several batches.
Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
266 cal
13%

Fat
14.5 g
22%

Carbs
33.8 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (260)

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KIASMINE

Sep. 19, 2004

"This was a bit too rich, so I made it twice, the second time I used 1 tbsp of butter instead of the asking 3 tbsp. And used half the amount of cream cheese that the recipe called for. It is a delici..." See moreous soup however, I like it for how simplistic it is to make!!!! I served it with a mixed green avocado salad with maple candied pecans and blue cheese dressing, a wonderful pairing!"

HEATHER8470

Oct. 13, 2008

"Very yummy, 4 stars due to my opinion of too sweet and too cream cheesy. Made it a second time and used 2/3 block cream cheese, 1/4 c. brown sugar, added some nutmeg, cayenne pepper (because I like a..." See more kick) and the slightest touch of curry. Also used a lot more black pepper. Didn't use all of the broth because I like it thick! Thank you for an excellent recipe - I served mine with 1/2 an asiago bagel and a sliced honeycrisp apple."

KARA.

Jun. 9, 2005

"I really enjoy this soup. I used less brown sugar and less cream cheese than called for -- and added chili powder and a smidgen of nutmeg. Even with the reduction of the sugar, it's still a bit swee..." See moret -- almost like hot, liquid pumpkin pie -- but very good. I'll use this recipe again."

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