What Makes This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup So Good
The soup has very little in it, but it all works together somehow. The apples add a wonderful flavor to the soup without being too sweet, and the savory bacon complements the other ingredients beautifully. I’m not sure why I keep making soups right now since it is decidedly not Fall in Texas, but lately I’ve gone through a spate of soup and stew making. Whether it was the Chickpea Soup, the Vietnamese Bo Kho or the Thai Yellow Curry Soup, I’ve been on a soup and stew jag lately. I know that the addition of apples might sound a bit strange, but I assure you, they add a delightful sweetness to the dish that really elevates the soup. That, along with the addition of salty and savory bacon, makes for a delightfully Creamy Butternut Squash Soup that is bursting with flavor. This is seriously one of the best butternut squash soup recipes out there, and not just because of how crazy good it is. It’s also crazy easy to make thanks to a little help from your Instant Pot! The whole dish is done in less than 30 minutes with little effort required. And the less time you spend cooking, the sooner you get to enjoy eating 🙂
How To Make Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Apple And Bacon
How Long Does Butternut Squash Soup Last In The Fridge?
This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup should last somewhere between 3-5 days in the fridge. With that knowledge, you may want to make some extra so you can enjoy it throughout the week!
Can You Freeze Butternut Squash Soup?
Due to the heavy cream in the soup, this recipe doesn’t freeze particularly well. Dairy has a tendency to separate and become grainy when it is frozen and reheated. If you’d like to be able to freeze this Creamy Butternut Squash Soup better, you can opt to use coconut milk instead. Just make sure to portion out the soup before you freeze it.
Can You Make This Soup Vegan-Friendly?
As a matter of fact, you can! Just substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth, coconut milk for the heavy cream, and leave out the bacon!
Can I Cook The Bacon In The Air Fryer?
You can absolutely cook the bacon for this Butternut Squash Soup in the air fryer! For a complete step-by-step tutorial on cooking bacon in the air fryer, check out my How To Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer post.
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Have some leftover butternut squash and looking for more dishes to use it in? This Farro Risotto With Butternut Squash gives you the savory and sweet flavors of fall in one delightful dish! Trust me, once you’ve had this Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Bacon and experienced how easy and delicious it is, you’re going to thank me. And there’s no better way to thank me than to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well! Originally Published August 20, 2017
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