Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Smoky Bacon *

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Smoky Bacon *
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash (,large peeled cut into large chunks); 3 carrots (, whole peeled cut into large chunks); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lb bacon (chopped raw); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon salt (kosher ); 1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Submitted by Miss V

"Taken from the Food Channel website, This rustic winter soup comes alive with the flavor of sweet caramelized roasted butternut squash and plump carrots. Its golden-yellow color and garnish of smoky-sweet crumbled bacon makes this a real eye-popper and show stopper. Why Try? Butternut squash and carrots are considered ‘super foods’ because they’re full of disease-fighting beta-carotene and fiber. Healthier Option: Omit the bacon and sauté the onions in olive oil. You can also toast the seeds from the squash for a nice crunchy garnish. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth or water."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 butternut squash (,large peeled cut into large chunks)
3 carrots (, whole peeled cut into large chunks)
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ lb bacon (chopped raw)
¹⁄₂ cup onion (chopped)
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt (kosher )
¹⁄₂ tablespoon black pepper

directions

1. Toss squash and carrots with olive oil. Arrange in baking dish and roast uncovered in preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
2. In large soup pot, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon with slotted spoon and reserve for the soup garnish. Add onions to soup pot and sauté in bacon drippings over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add roasted vegetables and chicken broth to soup pot and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Working in several small batches, blend soup in food processor or blender until smooth. Return to soup pot, bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve soup in large bowls garnished with crisp crumbled bacon.