Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Bacon Bites
Delight your senses with my Butternut Squash Apple Soup adorned with crispy Bacon Bites. This exquisite blend of sweet butternut squash, tart apples, and savoury bacon creates a harmonious symphony of flavours. Get ready for a bowlful of warmth and indulgence, a true celebration of autumn on your taste buds.
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Ingredients for 4-6 Servings
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1 kg butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 liter vegetable or chicken broth
200ml coconut milk
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Sour cream or yogurt, for garnish
Total Time
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Method
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- Roast the Squash and Apples:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place chopped butternut squash, apples, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Blend the Soup:
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add the vegetable or chicken broth. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, blend the soup in batches in a regular blender, then return it to the pot.
- Add Coconut Milk:
- Stir in the coconut milk and cook the soup over medium heat for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Bacon Bites:
- While the soup is simmering, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Serve:
- Ladle the Butternut Squash Apple Soup into bowls. Garnish with bacon bits, fresh chives, and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Pro Tips- Roasting Enhances Flavor: Roasting the butternut squash, apples, and onions intensifies their flavors and adds a subtle caramelized sweetness to the soup.
- Bacon Texture: For perfectly crispy bacon, cook it on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet in the oven.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust the amount of ground cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your taste, balancing sweetness and warmth.
- Make It Creamier: For a creamier texture, blend in more coconut milk or cream to your liking before serving.
- Roast the Squash and Apples:
Notes
Calories per Serving:
Approximately 250 calories (may vary based on specific ingredients used). Savor the cozy comfort of autumn without compromise.
Goes Great with
4 hours
