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Savory Copycat Panera Butternut Squash Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon

Savory Copycat Panera Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

A delicious and comforting copycat recipe of Panera’s famous butternut squash soup, enhanced with the savory taste of turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups butternut squash puree
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the butternut squash puree, vegetable broth, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon.

Notes

  • This soup can be served with crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • For a vegan version, substitute turkey bacon with plant-based bacon and heavy cream with coconut milk.

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Keywords: savory, copycat, Panera, butternut squash soup, turkey bacon, recipe