Acorn Squash Soup With Kale - With meat

6 cups cubed peeled acorn squash (about 2 medium squash) 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 8 cups about 5 ounces coarsely chopped[...]

4 slices bacon , diced 1 medium onion , finely chopped 1/2 lb kale , stems removed and leaves chopped (about 8 cups) 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen winter[...]