BUTCHER THICK CUT BACON-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Butcher Thick Cut Bacon-Butternut Squash Soup image

Nothing takes the chill off a day like a bowl of yummy butternut soup. And if it's good and garlicky with bits of chopped bacon in it? All the better.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Meal Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 qt. (4 cups) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cut-up butternut squash (3/4 inch cubes)
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or small stockpot on medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels.
Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add broth, squash and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until squash is tender.
Blend soup, in small batches, in blender until smooth; pour into bowl. Top with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 5 g