CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

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Gayle Lewis, field editor from Yucaipa, California, simmers a smooth full-flavored soup featuring whatever winter squash is available. "Serve with rolls, fruit and cheese," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 bacon strips
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups mashed cooked winter squash
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings; saute onion and garlic in dripping until tender. , In a blender or food processor, puree squash, flour, 1/3 cup milk and onion mixture; add to pan. Add the broth, curry powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg and remaining milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Top servings with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

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Fahimul Islam

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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just right. I would recommend this soup to anyone who loves comfort food.

badiru lb

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Easy to make and delicious!

Cycyc Cycycg g

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I made this soup for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! It was a great way to get her to eat more vegetables. I also liked that the soup was gluten-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

Danielle Bush

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Delicious and healthy!

snapbeasty

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This soup was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were complex and delicious. I would recommend this soup to anyone who loves squash.

Muhammad Rafaqat

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Yum!

kanchhi limbuni

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I made this soup for my family last week and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the nutmeg and cinnamon. It gave the soup a warm and cozy flavor.

Susan Njoki

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5 stars!

Tasfia jaman Jerin

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This creamy squash soup was a hit at my dinner party last night. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!