Easy Soup Recipes: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Bacon
This creamy butternut squash soup is not only easy to make but also delicious, featuring the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Add the butternut squash and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute turkey bacon with smoked tempeh and use coconut cream.
- Add a splash of maple syrup for sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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