Calling all winter squash! It’s about to turn to spring here in Indiana, and our pantry is full of random varieties of squashes we’ve collected from the market all winter long. We can’t wait to bust out spring produce like pea shoots and asparagus, but it’s not quite that time yet. Here’s a recipe for any of you looking to use some squash in the pantry before spring is here: curried acorn squash soup! And it’s so, so delicious.
How to make acorn squash soup
This acorn squash soup is fairly easy to make, though it takes some time to roast the squash! To roast the squash, you cut it in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Brush it with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, and place it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then roast until it’s tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast until tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Then remove the flesh from the skin, and use a blender or food processor to puree it. If you have a squash puree on hand, you could also substitute that (5 cups). Or you could use a sweet potato puree to make it into a curried sweet potato soup! This acorn squash soup is seasoned with curry spices (curry powder, garam masala, and cumin), mixed with a bit of coconut milk, and topped crispy quinoa and pepitas to garnish. It was the perfect main course for a relaxed evening, with just the right amount of spice, complexity, and heat. We served it with whole wheat chapati and a side salad. I must say it (and the crispy quinoa topping) are one of my favorites to come out of our kitchen this year. You know those recipes that are special not just because of the taste but the wonderful company they were enjoyed with? This is one of those.
Looking for squash recipes?
This curried acorn squash soup recipe is one of our favorite ways to use acorn squash; here are a few more squash recipes we love:
Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash with PecansRoasted Delicata Squash FriesSpaghetti Squash Mac and CheeseRoasted Butternut Squash with Pickled OnionsVegan Butternut Squash Soup with Za’atar SeasoningChipotle Black Bean Stuffed Delicata SquashRoasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Pistachio StuffingIncredible Spaghetti Squash Pad ThaiBaked Butternut Squash Chips
Looking for soup recipes?
Soup recipes are some of our favorite dinners! In addition to this acorn squash soup, here are some of our favorites:
Vegan Crockpot ChiliHearty Vegan Stew with Sprouted LentilsButternut Squash Lentil SoupTuscan Artichoke Lentil StewCreamy Leek SoupTomato Coconut Cauliflower Curry Italian Soup with Gnocchi & VegetablesGolden Vegetable SoupInstant Pot Wild Rice SoupTomato Basil Soup with Ricotta DumplingsCreamy Tomato Soup
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This curried acorn squash soup recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free. No reviews
