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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric

    Published: Jan 30, 2017 Modified: Jan 20, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric will warm your bones this winter. It's so creamy and delicious that you won't realize how healthy it is.  Full of veggies and made dairy free with coconut milk. {paleo, whole30, dairy free, gluten free, vegan}

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric in two white bowls

    One down, two to go!

    The flu finally hit our house.  I knew it was coming and I was just waiting for it.  I had even prepped by getting ginger ale and Saltines at the grocery store.  Do you think I jinxed us?

    It had to come and frankly, I'm glad we are getting it over with.  I was up from 3:00 AM on with my ten-year-old, who for whatever reason has trouble hitting the toilet.  (Sorry TMI!) I will not speak of that again...

    Anywho, I'm thinking of having all my kids drink out of the same glass so that we can just move on with life.  It would be easier to have everyone sick at once so that I am chained to the house for a minimum number of days.  They can all binge watch TV together. (Hello The Returned!)

    Soup with scallions

    In my case, I will continue to wash my hands religiously and try to eat extra healthy with soups like this Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric. You are probably reading the ingredients saying there is no way this can be good but trust me, it's so full of flavor and creaminess.  

    It's hard to believe that it's paleo and whole30 approved!  It gets an extra boost from the sprinkle of turmeric.  Using coconut milk as a sub for cream makes it way healthier but you still get all the creaminess.  You won't be able to tell, I promise.

    I made this Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric on Sunday and I ate it all week.  It was still super tasty on Thursday.  It's easy to take to work or even drink from a thermos in the car.  My kids wouldn't touch it but that's okay...more for me.

    Other soups I've been prepping ahead are my Sausage and Bean Soup, Healthy Turkey Chili and this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup. It's soup season!

    This Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric is...

    • paleo
    • whole30 approved
    • gluten free
    • dairy free
    • vegan
    • creamy
    • flavorful
    • a tad sweet
    • full of good for you veggies
    • bright and beautiful

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric close up

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric

    Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric will warm your bones this winter. It's so creamy and delicious that you won't realize how healthy it is. Full of veggies and made dairy free with coconut milk. {paleo, whole30, dairy free, gluten free, vegan}
    4.15 from 14 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 54 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 238kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 acorn squash
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup shredded or diced carrot
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • ½ apple diced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds. Roast cut side down in a baking pan for about 30-40 minutes at 400ºF. You want the flesh to be soft.
    • In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add carrots and onions and saute 4 minutes.
    • Add squash flesh, apple, ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, water and salt, and pepper.
    • Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
    • Puree soup with an immersion blender or put in your Vitamix. Be careful not to burn yourself!
    • Serve with pepitas, scallions, and parsley.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3830IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

    Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

    Need More Soups in Your Life? Try these...

    • Healthy Turkey Chili
    • Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Gluten Free Instant Pot Beef Stew

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is

      January 30, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Oh no! Hope everyone feels better soon - this soup sounds like it would do the trick for me, looks absolutely delicious! I love acorn squash, so this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks for the well wishes Michelle!

        Reply
    2. Dannii

      January 30, 2017 at 11:21 am

      I am so craving a big bowl of warming soup right now. I have never used turmeric in soup before - but I love the colour of this.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        Dannii, I think you'll love it.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer Conlan

      January 30, 2017 at 11:30 am

      I hope everyone gets better soon!! Can't wait to make this soup! Sounds delicious

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! I hope you love it. xo

        Reply
    4. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      January 30, 2017 at 11:37 am

      OMG Karen! The flu just hit our house this weekend too! It got my son Casey who is still home before his study abroad! I've been playing nursemaid...emphasize the MAID part for days! (Boys are the worst when they're sick!) I hope I don't get it! I'll need to get this soup on the menu ASAP to keep myself healthy!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        Oh no Mary Ann, I'm so sorry. I hope Casey feels better soon especially if he's going out of the country!

        Reply
    5. Raia T.

      January 30, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Mm! Love squash soup. Thanks for the reminder that I need to make it again soon!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        You are welcome Raia!

        Reply
    6. Platter Talk

      January 30, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Wow, this looks good. I like the addition of turmeric and coconut milk.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    7. annie@ciaochowbambina

      January 30, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      Oh no! I hope everyone gets better STAT! (See what I did there? 😉 ) I'm thinking, if this soup doesn't do the trick, nothing will! Except for maybe the Saltines and ginger ale! Good call, Mama!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks Annie! Wash your hands girl!

        Reply
    8. swayam

      January 30, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      My baby's been down with the flu too. Ugh.hate it. Hope everyone gets better soon. This soup looks like just the thing! Beautiful color 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:03 pm

        Oh no, I hope your baby feels better soon. Tis the season I guess.

        Reply
    9. Anjali Lalani

      January 30, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      This soup looks sooo nice and creamy! I love acorn squash and turmeric!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:02 pm

        Me too, Anjali!

        Reply
    10. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

      January 30, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you guys got the flu! I am sending you guys ALL the feel better vibes! I'm thinking you should stay in your jammies and just eat this soup on repeat! It looks AMAZING, girl! LOVE the acorn squash and tumeric combo! Plus those pumpkin seeds on top are just perfection! Cheers and feel better soon!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 30, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks for the good vibes Chey!

        Reply
    11. Cindy

      January 31, 2017 at 2:13 am

      This looks wonderful. I don't know much about Tumeric, but I trust your opinion that all these flavors come together perfectly. Sorry you got sick. I did too, and whew I forgot how miserable it can be. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 08, 2017 at 7:15 am

        Thanks Cindy!

        Reply
    12. annie

      February 01, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      oh no! I'm sorry that everyone at Casa de Karen is sick! I hope it's the last time the flu hits you this season.
      "You are probably reading the ingredients saying there is no way this can be good" ....I thought the opposite! All these flavors sound amazing together.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        February 03, 2017 at 6:29 am

        Thanks Annie!

        Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 08, 2017 at 7:15 am

        They were so good Annie!

        Reply
    13. Muna Kenny

      February 10, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      I hope everyone is feeling much better by now. Soup can do magic and your recipe sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 08, 2017 at 7:15 am

        They are! Thanks Muna.

        Reply
    14. Hadia

      March 08, 2017 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      The soup looks so inviting and flavorful! Would love to have a bowl right now! Pinning to try later! Join our pinterest board if you like! https://www.pinterest.com/hadiascuisine/yummy-and-more/

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 08, 2017 at 7:14 am

        Thanks Hadia!

        Reply
    15. Donna

      September 19, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Hi - saw your recipe on the Rainbow Delicious meal plan this week and wondered if roasting the acorn squash is for flavour as much as to soften the flesh? If it's primarily to soften the flesh I was thinking about maybe cooking the squash in the Instant Pot to cut some time, but if it brings a lot more depth to the flavour then I wouldn't want to skip that. I haven't cooked much with acorn squash before, but this recipe makes me want to give it a try! Thanks for any input.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        September 19, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Hi, Donna, roasting it does add some toasty flavor but it will still be good if you cook it in the Instant Pot. Do what is easiest! Thanks!

        Reply
        • Lisa

          January 10, 2018 at 8:41 pm

          Could the whole recipe be made be made in the instant pot?

          Reply
    16. Mel

      November 08, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      I found your recipe on pinterest and cant wait to try but I was wondering if I could use cream or milk instead of coconut milk? Or even almond milk? We have a couple of kids that can't have coconut:/

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 10, 2017 at 7:02 am

        Yes, Mel, I think any of those would sub in just fine! Good luck.

        Reply
    17. Lesley

      December 05, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight it turned out amazing!! Even my little picky eaters ate seconds. Thank you for sharing a nutritious meal!! We really enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        December 06, 2017 at 8:56 pm

        Lesley, thanks so much for letting me know. Glad your family enjoyed it!

        Reply
    18. Jackie

      January 14, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      this looks so delicious - can't wait to try! do you know how this would be best prepared without a dutch oven? i have a heavy cast iron stovetop pan, or a crockpot, but i'm not sure which would be the best substitute and what changes i'd have to make.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 16, 2018 at 4:54 pm

        Hi Jackie, Any big pot will do. Not sure how it would work out in the crockpot so I would probably avoid that. Hope you like it!

        Reply
    19. Robyn

      November 03, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this in my InstantPot and it turned out perfectly. I roasted the acorn squash seeds and used instead of the pepitas. Delicious and very easy! I will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 04, 2018 at 6:25 am

        Thanks so much for letting me know. Great idea to roast the seeds!

        Reply
    20. Kieran

      November 21, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      4 stars
      Great and simple soup to make! Made it multiple times. I wonder if you have a recommendation as to how long to let cool the squash. My timing is always off and I find it hard to scoop the squash when it's piping hot into the pot!

      Reply
    21. Abigail

      October 28, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      FIVE STARS! I usually hate squash of any variety, but this really blew my socks off! It's really easy to make, and I have made it more than once. This last time, I added a butternut squash, and some bay leaves, and it was fantastic, and thick. It goes a long way, and being in a family of nine, it can last about two days, if we're lucky enough to have some leftovers. Thank you sooooooo much! it's easy to make, and cheap, the most expensive thing is probably the coconut cream, and that is really not much.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 28, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely review! So glad you all liked it!

        Reply
    22. Adrienne

      November 12, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      Wow wow wow. I am a soup fiend. As in, I think soup should be its own food group (haha). This is definitely in the top 3 best soups I’ve ever made. I was skeptical about the apple, but it adds a perfect hint of sweetness. Also love that I can’t taste heavy amounts of turmeric (even though I love turmeric)! I have never ever comment on these things, but I just HAD to. Thank you thank you!

      Reply
      • Adrienne

        November 12, 2019 at 5:37 pm

        Ahhh! I forgot to rate it! 5 stars, obviously 🙂

        Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 13, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know how much you liked it. I'm glad it's a keeper!

        Reply
    23. Jane Wilcox

      November 21, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      I thought this was kind of bland for me. I am doctoring it as I write. I am a spicy person. I only had enough turmeric for one teaspoon so I am thinking some curry might do the trick! I have a parsnip laying around so I am going to roast it and add it also. Thanks for the recipe. and I am sorry, I would give this three to four stars, but the site won't let my rate it.

      Reply
    24. Denise

      March 30, 2020 at 7:37 am

      I would love to have try this recipe. I am wondering if I could use lite coconut milk rather than full fat?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 30, 2020 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Denise, I think that would work fine, although I've never tried it. Please let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    25. Laura

      September 13, 2022 at 9:24 am

      Is the ginger dried or fresh?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        September 13, 2022 at 9:36 am

        Dried. Hope you like it.

        Reply
    26. Monika

      January 20, 2023 at 3:11 pm

      Cut side UP or DOWN for the roasting?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 20, 2023 at 3:19 pm

        Cut side down, sorry about that!

        Reply

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