Description
Cozy Butternut Squash Soup is a smooth, comforting easy recipe packed with roasted squash flavor, warm spices, and creamy texture, making it perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, cozy fall meal, healthy comfort food option, and one of those soup ideas you will want to make all season long.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
2. Stir in the garlic and chopped carrot, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the cubed butternut squash, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, and fresh sage.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the squash and carrot are very tender.
5. Blend the soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender, or carefully transfer it in batches to a blender.
6. Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream and maple syrup.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and top with roasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Notes
For even deeper flavor, roast the butternut squash before adding it to the soup.
If the soup becomes too thick after blending or storing, stir in a little extra broth until it reaches your preferred consistency.
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter and swap the heavy cream for full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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