Cream of Corn and Acorn Squash Soup
Cream of Corn and Acorn Squash Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cups (450 g) acorn squash, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
- 6 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) creamed corn
- 2 cups (350 g) corn kernels, cooked (about 2 ears of corn)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the squash and broth. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Purée until smooth.
- In another pot, brown the bacon over medium meat. Remove any excess fat, if needed. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook until tender, stirring continuously. Add the milk, squash purée, creamed corn and corn kernels. Simmer for about 5 minutes over low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Cream of Corn and Acorn Squash Soup