Butternut Squash Soup With Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

This butternut squash soup recipe delivers the traditional comfort, soothing warmth, creamy and smooth texture of butternut squash with the additional smokiness and hearty flavors from crispy brussel sprouts and bacon. It truly is the perfect melody of fall in each and every spoonful.

I don’t know what it is about butternut squash soup. It always brings me a serious level of comfort and warmth. I remember feeling so fancy the first time we hosted Thanksgiving at our new home in North Carolina and this dish was a hit.

At the time, I had not discovered the serious impact and altitude that adding brussel sprouts brings to a dish – but I will always remember the coziness and gratitude that I felt from this butternut squash soup recipe that was a complete crowd pleaser.

My favorite butternut squash soup is Panera’s Autumn Squash Soup and this recipe right here is a copycat of that, but with a twist: crispy maple bacon Brussel sprouts are added on top of this velvety goodness.

This best part about this butternut squash soup is that is naturally very healthy. Don’t let all the creaminess of this soup fool you! This beautiful texture comes from the natural velvety creaminess of butternut squash and coconut milk- there’s no cream or dairy in this! It’s jam packed with healthy ingredients and the cooking method is foolproof; you simply can’t go wrong with this butternut squash soup recipe!

Ingredients for butternut squash soup with crispy brussels and bacon

To make this creamy butternut squash soup with crispy Brussels and bacon, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

For the butternut squash soup

• olive oil
• onion
• garlic powder
• nutmeg
• smoked paprika
• butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
• sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• honey crisp apples
• broth
• coconut milk

For the crispy brussel sprouts and bacon

• brussel sprouts, finely chopped
• thick-cut bacon – We love ButcherBox bacon!
• sugar free maple syrup

How do I make crispy brussel sprouts?

Let’s talk Brussels! I get that they can be downright awful. Soggy, boiled and steamed sprouts are not for me either. For the crispiest, most perfect Brussels the secret is chopping them finely. To do this you can simply put them in a food processor for quicker results.

Then we are simply adding over the bacon and coating with sugar free maple sweetener.

These crispy brussel sprouts with bacon are completely optional in this butternut squash soup recipe. If you haven’t tried brussel sprouts like this before, I would highly recommend these crispy brussel sprouts with bacon being your first experience. I’ve been hooked ever since I first tried brussel sprouts this way!

When roasting your brussels, we are not adding olive oil or butter. We are simply roasting them alongside their BFF (BACON) and coating with a sugar free maple sweetener, salt and pepper. I highly suggest a baking and cooling rack for the bacon to place on top of the Brussels. This will allow both the bacon and Brussels sprouts to roast and create an intense partnership of crispiness and flavor! Here they are in their bonded state:

So, have I convinced you to give these crispy brussel sprouts and bacon a try?

How to make butternut squash soup

1. In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant; add in the spices and sauté about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place the prepared, peeled butternut squash cubes into the dutch oven.
3. To the pot, add the chopped apples, sweet potato cubes, broth, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Add in the can of coconut milk.
6. Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth.
7. Return the soup to the pot once complete. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
8. Top with crispy brussel sprouts and bacon over the soup. 

I promise you, this recipe delivers! Whether using it for a weekend meal, weeknight comfort dish, or a side for your Thanksgiving feast, I hope the comfort of this butternut squash with crispy brussel sprouts and bacon soup finds a quick place in your home. This recipe is certainly a staple in ours!

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