10/22/2025
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup 🥰
✅Ingredients:
3 whole acorn squash
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground black or white pepper
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons honey
4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock, plus more as needed
10 sprigs fresh thyme, tied into a bundle
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Canola oil for frying
12 fresh sage leaves
Kosher salt or flaky sea salt
✅Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the squash. Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise, from stem to bottom. Scoop out all the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
Season and roast the squash. Brush the cut sides of the squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Place the squash cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 40-45 minutes until the squash is completely tender when pierced with a fork. The flesh should give easily to pressure.
Start the soup base. While the squash roasts, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cook the aromatics. Add the sliced shallot, carrots, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the garlic. Stir in the smashed garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the roasted squash. When the squash is done, let it cool slightly, then scoop the flesh from the skins and add it to the pot. Discard the skins.
Build the soup. Add the honey, 3 cups of stock, thyme bundle, bay leaf, sage, nutmeg, and the remaining salt to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer the soup. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for 20 minutes to let all the flavors meld together.
Blend until smooth. Remove the thyme bundle and bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches and be careful with the hot liquid.
Adjust consistency and season. Add more stock if needed to reach your desired thickness. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed.
Make the crispy sage topping. Heat about ¼ inch of canola oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add the sage leaves and fry for 15-20 seconds until crisp but still green. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with salt immediately.
Serve hot with extra Parmesan and crispy sage leaves on top.
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