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Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup

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A comforting, velvety soup made from roasted acorn squash, sautéed onions, and cream, topped with crispy fried sage leaves. This easy fall recipe captures the essence of autumn with minimal prep work.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 15–20 fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet and add 1 tablespoon of butter to each half.
  3. Roast squash for 30-40 minutes until tender and edges are browned. Let cool, then scoop out the flesh (yields about 4 cups).
  4. In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the roasted squash flesh and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. In a small skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Fry sage leaves for 1-2 minutes until crisp and dark green. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy sage leaves and a drizzle of the brown butter from the pan.

Notes

If cutting raw squash is difficult, microwave it for 2 minutes to soften the skin. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and cream with full-fat coconut milk. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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