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Butternut Squash, Apple, Bacon and Orzo Soup
Appetizer
Dairy-Free
Entrees
Fall
Intermediate
Winter

Butternut Squash, Apple, Bacon and Orzo Soup

This soup is sure to fill your belly with warm buttery goodness and crisp flavor combinations.

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To make this vegan or vegetarian, skip the bacon and use veggie stock.

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Item No. REC3305
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
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Total Time
0h 38m
Medium
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices uncooked bacon, cut into 1/2 – inch pieces
  • 12 ounces butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 green apple, cut into small cubes
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 cup orzo

Instructions

Step 1
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set temperature to HI. Select START/STOP to begin. Let preheat for 5 minutes.    

Step 2
Place the bacon in the pot and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes, or until fat is rendered in the Bacon starts to brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pot.

Step 3
Add butternut squash, apples, salt, and pepper and sauté until partially soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the oregano.

Step 4
Add the bacon back into the pot along with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, then add the orzo. Cook for about 8 minutes, until the orzo is tender. Serve.