Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples and Bacon
"I created this soup on Christmas Eve and it was a huge hit. The roasted squash caramelizes giving the soup that extra depth of flavor. This soup has a very creamy consistency but is completely dairy-free except for the optional garnish of sour cream (I did this on purpose due to a guest who is allergic to dairy). It is also extremely healthy. Don't shy away from the curry powder; it gives the soup that extra flavor. Feel free to play around with the amount of carrot, onion or celery, garlic to your taste. This soup can be made the day before and reheated."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 16 of 17 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Apple Cider | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pumpkin | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 8 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream