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5 from 11 votes

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This Butternut Squash Soup recipe is the perfect way to warm up for Fall. Packed with vegetables and topped with roasted pumpkin seeds.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped garlic, or to taste
  • 1 cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, Or chicken stock
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cayenne, or to taste

Garnish Options

  • 2 Tbsp cream, half & half or coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries or cherries
  • 2 Tbsp Proscuitto or bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 4 Tbsp Roasted Chickpeas

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
    Add onions and garlic. Saute for one minute, stirring constantly to make sure garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add butternut squash, carrots, and apples and saute briefly.
    Add vegetable stock, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. If needed, add additional liquid (water or stock).
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 25 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree until completely smooth. Alternately, puree in 2 batches in a blender.
    If using a blender be very careful blending the hot liquid, and don't overfill with hot soup.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
    Add any garnishes and serve.

Notes

This soup freezes for up to 3 months
To try our Roasted Chickpeas Recipe click HERE

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12823IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg