Acorn squash soup is a warm, comforting dish that is packed with nutrients. It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main meal or side dish. The subtle sweetness of the acorn squash complements any savory seasonings, making it a versatile option for any meal. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch recipe or an appetizer before dinner, acorn squash soup is sure to impress.

Acorn squash soup is also incredibly healthy. It’s low in calories and fat but high in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. This makes it an excellent choice for those looking to improve their diet or anyone wanting to make healthier lifestyle changes.

Plus, because it’s easy to make, you won’t have to spend a lot of time or money on your meals either!

Why You Need This Soup

It’s a delicious and healthy recipe
it’s a simple way to get a few good vegetable servings in your diet
It’s easy to customize to suit everybody’s taste buds
You can make it in just over an hour- no long hours guarding the stove

Ingredients Needed

Get more info on these simple ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of the post

acorn squash
sweet potatoes
onion
chicken broth
olive oil
salt and black pepper

How to Make Acorn Squash Soup

Cut the acorn squash in half, top to bottom. Brush the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay cut sides of the squash halves down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes (until fork tender).
Peel the two sweet potatoes cut into cubes.
Peel and dice onion.
In a Dutch oven, heat approximately two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes and diced onion and cook over medium heat until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and the onion is translucent.
Once the squash has finished roasting, scoop out the insides and add it to the Dutch oven with the sweet potato and onions.
Add 2 cups of chicken broth to the Dutch oven and continue to cook over medium heat for an additional 15 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the soup to a blender and blend on high until creamy. You can add more stock if needed.

Storage

For best results, leftover acorn squash soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you want to keep your soup for longer than a week, you can freeze leftovers.

The best way to freeze soup is to transfer the soup to an airtight freezer-safe container once it is completely cool and store it for up to 3 months.

When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then heat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed throughout.

How should I serve this soup?

If using the soup as a starter for a meal, I would use a small bowl like these from the Hearth and Hand Collection at Target. They are the perfect size. And, the rimmed stoneware plates are also from Target. You’ll find links for both below. And, I also linked the pretty napkins seen here.

Acorn Squash Soup in Pumpkin Shaped Dutch Oven

What can I use to make the squash soup in?

I used this Pioneer Woman cast iron enamel dutch oven to cook and serve the soup! It makes such a pretty presentation this time of year! And, because it’s cast iron, it really keeps the soup warm on the table!

What other vegetables can I add to my squash soup?

You can add carrots, celery, onions, garlic and potatoes to your squash soup. These veggies will all add great flavor! If you are feeling a little bit more adventurous, try adding parsnips or fennel as well.

You can’t go wrong with roasted vegetables in this soup either, things like roasted red peppers and onions would all be great!

Is there any kind of meat I can add to squash soup?

You could certainly add cooked chicken, turkey or beef to your soup if you wanted some protein. Be sure to cook it separately and then add it in at the end when the hearty soup is finished.

You could also use bacon to the top of the soup for a bit of flavor, just be sure to cook it first and then add it in toward the end. Have fun experimenting with different meats and flavors!

Tips and Variations

Instead of using chicken broth, you can use chicken stock for an even more rich flavor, or you could use vegetable broth instead of the other broth.
This is not a creamy soup, but if you’re looking to make this more of a creamy acorn squash soup recipe, you can add some heavy cream, coconut milk, or whole milk to the soup to give it that rich creamy texture as well.
You can use a traditional countertop blender to blend the soup together at the end. If you have an immersion blender, that may be a better and easier option to use. If you don’t have a blender of any kind at all, you can use a food processor. Depending on the size of your food processor, you may need to blend this soup in batches to get it to the perfect silky smooth soup.
Add some roasted garlic cloves to the great soup for a nice added flavor.
Bring some heat to this perfect soup by adding some white pepper or cayenne pepper. You can even try some curry powder for another wonderful flavor.

Easy acorn squash soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to make, with the many variations available for you to experiment with. Whether you want it creamy or broth-based, spicy or mild, there’s a version of this recipe that will hit the spot.

Make it even more flavorful by adding fresh herbs, like fresh thyme, from your garden, or roasted vegetables like mushrooms and yellow onion. Enjoy this comforting dish any time of the year and it’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen!