Description
A delicious and nutritious honey roasted acorn squash soup that combines the natural sweetness of roasted squash with aromatic herbs and a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Acorn Squashes (2 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Pure Honey
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep and Season – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve acorn squashes lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt for enhanced flavor.
- Step 2: Initial Roasting – Place squash cut-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes until flesh feels tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 3: Sauté Aromatics – In large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 4: Combine Ingredients – Scoop roasted squash flesh into pot with aromatics. Add vegetable broth and honey, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Step 5: Blend and Finish – Use immersion blender to puree mixture until completely smooth. Stir in cream or coconut milk and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Notes
- Choose acorn squashes that feel heavy for their size and have hard, unblemished skin for best results
- Score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern before roasting to speed cooking and make scooping easier
- Adjust soup consistency by adding more broth for thinner texture or simmering longer for thicker consistency
- Taste and adjust honey gradually – you can always add more sweetness but can’t remove it
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: honey roasted acorn squash, acorn squash soup, roasted squash, healthy soup, fall recipes, winter comfort food