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

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

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