Fall is here is Oklahoma and I am loving it. The weather is cooler and a little rainy. Perfect time for Autumn soups.  This recipe is not low carb as are some of my recent ones. Sometime you just have to say, what the heck and go for some great soup.  I found this recipe on Martha Stewart’s site. I always change things up for my taste. I roasted my acorn squash fresh  versus using frozen. It took longer, but the sweet roasted flavor was there! I also added more bacon because….. well because I love bacon. LOL.  I used fresh garden kale, (yup mine is growing) with blanched kale from the freezer.  This weekend was cook from the fridge and freezer. Recently I ordered a half side of beef from my local butcher. They raise their own. It will be ready in mid-December, and  now I must get another deep freezer. I planned this for years and finally everything fell into place for me.  Well, enjoy this recipe!

• 8 or more strips of Bacon, sliced in half inch pieces
• 1 medium Onion , fine diced
• ½ pound Kale thick stems removed and leaves fine chopped, about 8 cups
• 4 cups or 24 ounces of roasted pureed Acorn Squash, (cut in half, deseed, roast for 1 hour in a 350 degree oven, peel and puree)
• 3 cups Chicken Broth or Water
• Sea Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper to taste

Cook bacon in a large sauce pot over medium heat until crisp about 5 to 6 minutes.Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.  Add onion to bacon fat in pot cook until translucent  about 5 minutes. Add kale and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add half of the bacon pieces. Add squash puree and 3 cups of water  or chicken broth. And more to desired consistency. Season to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for about 15 minutes. Garnish bowls with remaining bacon and serve with biscuits or bread if desired.