Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Bacon Bliss
This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Bacon is the perfect comfort food for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the butternut squash and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- For extra creaminess, add a bit more heavy cream when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Comfort Food, Souzan