Cream of Leek Soup in Acorn Cups

Serves 6
Time 55 min

Sweet baked acorn squash halves serve as bowls for this creamy leek soup flavored with rolled oats. Make sure to scoop out small spoonfuls of the squash with each bite of soup.

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Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    3 smallacorn squash
    3 largeleeks
    1 tablespooncanola oil
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt or 2 tablespoons white miso
    3/4 cuprolled oats
    Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

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Method

Preheat oven to 400°F.


Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.


Cut a small slice off the skin side of each half to make a squash bowl that won't roll over.


Bake, skin side down, until tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes.


While squash is baking, cut leeks in half lengthwise and thinly slice.


Wash thoroughly and drain.


In a large pot, sauté leeks in oil until wilted.


Add 7 cups water, oats, and salt and bring to a boil.


Lower heat, cover, and simmer 40 minutes.


Purée soup in small batches, leaving some texture to the soup.


Taste and adjust seasonings.


Place each baked acorn squash half in separate bowls.


Ladle soup into acorn bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

170

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

220mg

Total Carbohydrate

36g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

4g

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