Description
This butternut squash soup is pure comfort in a bowl—silky, rich, and naturally sweet with just the right amount of savory depth. Roasted squash gives it a caramelized flavor that pairs beautifully with garlic, onion, and warming spices. Finished with a swirl of cream or coconut milk, it’s elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for weeknight dinners. The best part? It stores and reheats perfectly, making it a reliable go-to recipe for fall and winter. Once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots or 1 apple (optional), chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or sage
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast squash cubes at 400°F for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
- In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add roasted squash, carrots or apple, stock, and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Serve hot with garnishes of choice.
Notes
- For extra depth, add a splash of maple syrup or apple cider vinegar at the end.
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds, croutons, or crispy sage for texture.
- Soup can be frozen in individual portions for easy meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg