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Creamy Maple Squash Soup with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Published: Nov 17, 2018 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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Welcome to the Saturday Soup Swap!
 
Soup is one of my favorite meals this time of year, and I was excited to be the host of this month's swap. As host, I selected pumpkin and squash soups as a seasonal theme. I love a creamy squash soup, and knew I needed to create the perfect recipe to share with you for the November swap. 
 
Today I am sharing Creamy Maple Squash Soup with Goat Cheese and Bacon. This soup has it all. Velvety smooth due to a a butternut squash and cream base. Blended with flavors from onions, celery, and garlic, and a light sweetness from the maple, and rich tang from the goat cheese. The finishing touch is a topping of crisp smokey bacon, and a little more goat cheese. Comforting fall perfection wrapped up in a little steaming bowl. 
 
I know that some families have the tradition of serving soup on Thanksgiving, and this soup is a perfect addition to a holiday spread. It is rich, but not too heavy, and has a bit of a twist with the flavor combo of goat cheese, maple, and bacon to set it apart from other creamy squash soups. The color is a beautiful light golden yellow, and with the toppings it is one beautiful bowl. I know I am happy that I can have a bowl of this to enjoy with the snow and chill coming into our region! 
 
soup in white bowls topped with goast cheese crumbles and bacon
Today I am up early and off to an early morning barre class. It is my studio's 3 year anniversary and there are all sorts of fun activities going on. I know that getting to a 6 a.m. work out class is not everyone's cup of tea, but it gets my day going and I can get back home just as the kids are rolling out of bed...unless you are Rowan, my youngest, and are up at 5:30 a.m. to build Duplo towers each morning. We are headed to the Holiday parade and then dinner with friends in the evening. 
 
soup in white bowls topped with goast cheese crumbles and bacon
Check out the soups from my fellow swappers in the link-up below! What are some of your favorites soups? Do you have a cold weather tradition or a soup you make for a snowy day? I know mine is usually something creamy or, my favorite, chili. 
 
soup in white bowls topped with goast cheese crumbles and bacon
 
soup in white bowls topped with goast cheese crumbles and bacon

Creamy Maple Squash Soup with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Ashley Lecker
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 strips center-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ½ cups cubed butternut squash
  • 3 oz goat cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • To cube squash, cut the squash in half length-wise and slice into rounds. Peel and cube.  Place squash in a microwave safe bowl with a lid. Add ⅔ cup water and steam for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Drain remaining water and set aside. 
  • In a pot, cook the bacon till crisp. Remove and place bacon on a paper towel lines plate and set aside. 
  • Add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until onions become tender. Add squash, goat cheese, broth, cream, and maple syrup. Cover and lightly simmer for about 5 minutes. 
  • Reduce heat to low and blend using an immersion blender. If you do not have an immersion blender an regular blender can be used, but be sure to check the recommendations of you blender with hot liquids. 
  • Once smooth, season with salt and pepper. Allow flavors to blend for an additional 2-3 minutes. 
  • Serve and top with crumbled goat cheese and bacon. 
Tried this recipe? I'd love to see it! Mention @CheeseCurdInParadise or tag #cheesecurdinparadise on Instagram!
soup in white bowls topped with goast cheese crumbles and bacon
 
 
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  1. Kathy Walker

    November 17, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Maple, squash, bacon....it couldn't get better...wait, it did, goat cheese. This has got to be a super soup!

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  2. Karen

    November 17, 2018 at 10:46 am

    That is one gorgeous bowl of soup. Thanks for the great theme!

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  3. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    November 17, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Oh my, this does sound like a bowl of creamy heaven! Thanks for hosting this month and picking such a great theme!

    Reply
  4. Wendy Klik

    November 17, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    The perfect first course for a holiday feast.

    Reply
  5. Barrie Mooney

    November 19, 2018 at 7:32 am

    This sounds and looks amazing- goat cheese and bacon? So good!

    Reply
  6. Mahy Elamin

    November 22, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Yes please!!! I can already smell the onions, celery, and garlic. Can't wait to give this recipe a try! And wow, your photos are absolutely beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jeannette

    November 23, 2018 at 12:25 am

    This looks like one of those meals where the flavors explode in your mouth. I am thinking that garlic bread would be amazing with this as well. Goat cheese, bacon, maple syrup? What a treat!

    Reply
  8. Jyothi (Jo)

    November 23, 2018 at 6:42 am

    This is an incredible combination, maple, bacon and squash - oh I'm drooling right away. A wonderful fall soup. All I need is some bread to dunk into the soup.

    Reply
  9. Veena Azmanov

    November 23, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Oh, I love the combination of maple and squash and you added bacon. Perfect. Love how creamy this looks too. Saving for later

    Reply

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