Acorn Squash Soup
3
10 minutes
70 minutes
288
Lunch, Dinner, Gluten Free, No Dairy
Onion, roasted red pepper, and garlic sautéed in delicious avocado oil add flavor and dimension to this savory, soothing acorn squash soup recipe. Made without dairy or grains, this cozy comfort food dish is perfect for cool winter nights or a satisfying weekend lunch. Garnish with roasted squash seeds, grain-free croutons, and fresh thyme for a hearty yet elegant winter bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 large acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil, divided
- 1 ¼ cups chopped yellow onion
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 jarred roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup full fat almond milk
- Salt, to taste
Optional ingredients:
- Roasted squash/pumpkin seeds
- Grain-free croutons
- Fresh thyme
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut your acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with half a tablespoon of avocado oil and place squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet or baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for about 45 minutes, or until the squash is browned and very soft. Set aside to cool.
- Once it has cooled enough to be handled, scoop out all of the orange flesh from the inside of the skin and discard the skin.
- In a medium-large pot, heat the remaining avocado oil over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, then add the garlic and allow to cook for about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- Add the roasted red peppers, paprika and black pepper, and stir.
- Add the chicken broth along with the cooked squash, and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove the lid and add the almond milk.
- Stir until combined and allow the soup to bubble slightly, then remove the pot from the heat.
- Use an immersion blender to blend up the soup so it is very creamy and no lumps remain. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add additional broth or milk if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite fixings. Enjoy!
