Birthday Soup

Oh my...this was THE BEST birthday soup I have ever spooned into my mouth! Even the little girls thought it wasn't too bad! And for a squash soup, that's saying something!

Acorn Squash Bisque

 1 small onion, chopped

1/4 c. chopped celery

2 T. butter

2 T. all-purpose flour

1 tsp chicken bouillon granules

1/2 tsp dill weed

1/4 tsp curry powder

Dash cayenne pepper (opt.)

2 c. chicken broth

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

3 c. mashed cooked acorn squash

Salt and pepper to taste

5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled.

In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the squash, salt and pepper; heat through.

In a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth (or use one of those handy stick blenders). Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.

Yield: 6 servings

Note: would be WONDERFUL with a slice of focaccia, ciabatta, or other artisan-style bread...the soup is the perfect thickness for dipping! 

And truly, unless you try this, 

you will have no idea how wonderful it is.

Even if you're a squash-hater.

You aren't allowed to have an opinion until you try it,
my mother says.
:)