Alder Wood-Smoked Acorn Squash Soup

10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 1
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This is a very Pacific NW-American soup that once made, tastes better after a few days in the fridge. Make a lot because the smoking time is an hour to two. This recipe can be cut in half if need be.

By The Kilted Hare
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Ingredients

10
Original recipe yields 10 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Prepare charcoal for smoking: Light and wait for the gray ash to cover at least 90 percent of the coals. Place the split wood on the coals and wait about 10 minutes before reducing the air flow to make it burn slower.

  • Arrange the squash halves cut side down on the grilling surface and close the lid. Slow smoke for 2 hours or less if you prefer them less smoky - as long as they are tender.

  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned and crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.

  • Once the squash are smoked, scoop the flesh out of the skins with a large spoon and transfer to a food processor. Process until smooth, adding butter and half of the water. Transfer to a soup pot and stir in the chicken broth and remaining water. Season with cumin, parsley and paprika; simmer over low heat for 40 minutes.

  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, a generous amount of crumbled bacon and cilantro. Dust lightly with cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
557 calories; 48.7 g total fat; 105 mg cholesterol; 659 mg sodium. 26.7 g carbohydrates; 8.2 g protein; Full Nutrition

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skoepke
Rating: 5 stars
09/22/2006
This soup was amazing. Everyone in the house had second and thirds. I wouldn't tell my son what was in it until his third bowl. He doesn't do veggies. I shortened this process considerabley by cooking in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Then split them and backed on cedar planks in the oven until soft. (soaked cedar planks) I also add 1 tsp. of liquid smoke to off set the non grilling. Make a double batch it goes fast.
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Laura Jane
Rating: 4 stars
08/04/2008
I sauteed onion and garlic with a bit of the bacon fat and omitted the butter the squash to be rich enough. After soup was done I was under impressed. So I chopped and sauteed two jalapenos and two poblanos to add; tasted great.
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10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 1
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skoepke
Rating: 5 stars
09/22/2006
This soup was amazing. Everyone in the house had second and thirds. I wouldn't tell my son what was in it until his third bowl. He doesn't do veggies. I shortened this process considerabley by cooking in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Then split them and backed on cedar planks in the oven until soft. (soaked cedar planks) I also add 1 tsp. of liquid smoke to off set the non grilling. Make a double batch it goes fast.
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MISSCOOKSALOT
Rating: 5 stars
03/09/2008
Delicious! I didnt make it exactly as the recipe called for but it turned out amazing anyway- I didnt smoke the squash-I baked it in the oven until it was soft and scooped it out after. I used turkey bacon instead (it has a smokey flavour too it) cut the butter and sour cream in half too. I wish I had doubled the recipe as it did not last long!! I topped it off with a few toasted pumpkin seeds and yum yum yum!
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raebbie
Rating: 5 stars
09/22/2007
This is a great addition to Thanksgiving. If you have a smoker the acorn squash can be cooked for a few hours at the same time as the turkey which gives it exceptional flavor. A keeper for sure!
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Laura Jane
Rating: 4 stars
08/04/2008
I sauteed onion and garlic with a bit of the bacon fat and omitted the butter the squash to be rich enough. After soup was done I was under impressed. So I chopped and sauteed two jalapenos and two poblanos to add; tasted great.
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DocDave
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2008
WOW!!! This was fantastic. I am a member of a local club and in the fall we have "Soup Saturdays" so I made a large pot. The flavor was awesome. I highly recomend the garnish as it gives a subtle enhancement to the soup. The alder wood is perfect. My wife and I found ourselves nibbling on the squash right from the smoker. A definate repeat.
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Angelika Bertrand
Rating: 5 stars
08/18/2011
I made it today. As I harvested it from my garden fresh Acorn. I backed it in a 375 degree oven in shallow baking dish with water in it. Wrapped it in alumni foil. Mean time chopped onion garlic carrotts oil in a pan chopped up five stripes of bacon. Heated the oil added the onion the garlic on low flame. Stirring constantly. In mean time I heated 2 cups of chicken bullion. I left chunky zuchini s carrots in my soup it is tasting soo good. And I added half and half and more curry to taste.
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LadySparkle
Rating: 5 stars
05/05/2011
This was really good! I only used one squash but didn't scrimp on the bacon using 4 slices (Applewood Smoked) I also added some onion powder and was also generous with the fresh parsley. I'll bet the bowl I have left over is even better tomorrow. If I make it again I'll add more spices.
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Sherry Warner
Rating: 5 stars
09/23/2011
Wow for the recipe to get me going on using different spices with squash. I did substitute Liquid Smoke rather than smoke on grill and used peanut squash instead. I left out the butter completely. Flavor is fantastic. Way better than I anticipated. Thank you!
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