Best Butternut Squash Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Butternut Squash Soup
Description
The recipe for Best Butternut Squash Soup starts with sautéing diced onion in salted butter until translucent, establishing a savory base. Cubed butternut squash, carrots, celery, and apple add body and sweetness, all simmered in vegetable broth with seasonings including ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. After the vegetables become tender, the soup is pureed until smooth using a blender or immersion blender, which creates a rich and creamy consistency. Heavy cream is then stirred in to bring a silky smoothness and subtle richness to the final soup.
The resulting soup balances the earthiness of squash and vegetables with the gentle sweetness of apple and warm spice from the nutmeg. It works well served hot as an appetizer or a light, warming meal during cooler weather. The creamy texture makes it suitable for pairing with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 medium white onion peeled and diced, or yellow onion
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed
- 4 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 3 celery sliced, ribs
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and cubed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion and saute for 5 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add in butternut squash, carrots, celery, apple, and vegetable stock. Season with salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
- Puree using an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 21280IU | 426% |
| Vitamin C | 32.3mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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