The Ultimate Butternut Squash Soup
Cozy up with this heartwarming butternut squash soup, perfect for chilly evenings and packed with flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream (or coconut milk for a lighter version)
- Fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling and dicing it into 1-inch cubes.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute, then stir in the cubed butternut squash.
- Pour in the broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer; cook for 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Add cream and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Notes
Serve with crispy sage leaves and warm, crusty bread. For variations, try adding cayenne for heat or coconut milk for a tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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