Acorn Squash Soup

Acorn Squash Soup with Kale (yummy!)

Found on http://www.marthastewart.com/326547/acorn-squash-soup-with-kale

Look for squash with smooth skins and no soft spots or blemishes. They should also feel heavy for their size.

• PREP: 30 MINS
  TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS
• SERVINGS:4

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 strips bacon, 4 ounces, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound kale, thick stems removed, leaves finely chopped (about 8 cups)
• 4 cups Acorn Squash Puree (make by cooking squash in oven or microwave oven until tender; put in food processor with 2 T butter or coconut oil, salt and nutmeg)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. STEP 1

   Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.

2. STEP 2

   Add onion to fat in pan, and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add kale; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. STEP 3

   Add squash puree and 3 cups water (or more if necessary to achieve desired consistency); bring just to a boil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with reserved bacon.