Description
Smooth, savory, and kissed with natural sweetness, this Creamy Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Soup is the warm hug your autumn or winter evening needs. Roasting the acorn squash with a generous drizzle of honey deepens the flavor, coaxing out rich caramel notes that blend beautifully into a velvety soup. This quick and easy dinner idea is perfect for healthy weeknight meals, cozy gatherings, or even as an elegant starter for a holiday table.
Ingredients
2 medium acorn squash
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut acorn squashes in half and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle each half with olive oil and honey. Roast for 45 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Scoop out the roasted squash flesh and add to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and stir to combine.
5. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a blender.
6. Stir in heavy cream and let the soup simmer for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or thyme, and a swirl of cream or extra honey if desired.
Notes
• Let the squash cool slightly before scooping to avoid burns.
• Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
• Add more broth for a thinner consistency or reduce it for thicker soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
Keywords: soup, acorn squash, honey roasted, fall dinner, easy soup recipe