Smoked Butternut Squash Soup Recipe with Smoked Bacon

Source: https://www.vindulge.com/smoke-roasted-butternut-squash-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-5288

Total Time: 2 hours 20 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients

TO SMOKE THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON:

  • 1 butternut squash, about 2-3 lbs, skin removed and cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 pieces of bacon

FOR THE SOUP:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
  • 1 garlic clove, diced
  • 4-5 cups chicken stock, smoked or regular stock
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper

TOPPINGS:

  • Crumbled smoked bacon
  • Fried Sage
  • ½ teaspoon Crème fraîche (or sour cream) (per bowl)

Instructions

TO SMOKE THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH:

  • Smoke: Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
  • Prep Squash: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, then cut it into cubes. Toss the cubes with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, just to coat.
  • Tray: Place the squash cubes on a foil-lined baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Smoke Squash: Place the tray on the smoker and cook for up to 3 hours, or until the squash is fork-tender and lightly caramelized.
  • Crisp Bacon: While the squash is smoking, add the bacon to the smoker and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until nice and crispy.

FOR THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP:

  • Sauté: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, butter, onions, and apple cubes. Cook until the onions and apples are soft but not caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Simmer: Add 4 cups of broth, the smoked butternut squash cubes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Purée: Use a hand immersion blender (or a countertop blender in batches) to purée the soup until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add more broth until you reach your desired consistency.

Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with a dollop of crème fraîche, and garnish with fried sage and smoked bacon crumbles.

Propane Smoker Safety

  1. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual
  2. Position your smoker in a safe location, at least 5 feet from the house and clear of any outdoor decorations and/or furniture.
  3. Check your tank and hoses for leaks
  4. Follow proper ignition practices
  5. Be present and check your smoker often
  6. Be aware of Fire knowledge & safety, make sure to have an extinguisher on hand!
  7. Be aware of smoke and the harm it can cause 

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