Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, and Bacon Soup

Fall spices and a hint of chipotle combined with the sweetness of butternut squash and pears come together with Swanson® Chicken Broth to create a warming puree.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step: 2

Place squash in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the squash in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Step: 3

Roast squash in prepared oven for 20 minutes; turn. Continue roasting until softened, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Step: 4

Place the chopped bacon into a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon drippings.

Step: 5

Place the pot over medium heat; add the onion, pears, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and cook in the bacon drippings until onions and pears are soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the roasted squash and cook another 5 minutes. Add Swanson® Chicken Broth, nutmeg, cinnamon, and chipotle pepper; simmer on medium-low until ingredients are very soft and flavors have combined, about 10 minutes.

Step: 6

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor in small batches.

Step: 7

Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon and a generous dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Per Serving: 181 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 29.2g; fat 6.2g; cholesterol 12.3mg; sodium 601.7mg.

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