ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SMOKY BACON *
Taken from the Food Channel website, This rustic winter soup comes alive with the flavor of sweet caramelized roasted butternut squash and plump carrots. Its golden-yellow color and garnish of smoky-sweet crumbled bacon makes this a real eye-popper and show stopper. Why Try? Butternut squash and carrots are considered 'super foods' because they're full of disease-fighting beta-carotene and fiber. Healthier Option: Omit the bacon and sauté the onions in olive oil. You can also toast the seeds from the squash for a nice crunchy garnish. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.
Provided by Miss V
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Toss squash and carrots with olive oil. Arrange in baking dish and roast uncovered in preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
- 2. In large soup pot, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon with slotted spoon and reserve for the soup garnish. Add onions to soup pot and sauté in bacon drippings over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Add roasted vegetables and chicken broth to soup pot and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Working in several small batches, blend soup in food processor or blender until smooth. Return to soup pot, bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Serve soup in large bowls garnished with crisp crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.9, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 2814.7, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 13.8
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