Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
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Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Description
The soup recipe begins by roasting peeled and cubed butternut squash to enhance its natural sweetness and deepen its flavor. Meanwhile, diced onions are cooked in butter until translucent, then spiced with ground nutmeg and kosher salt to add subtle aromatic notes.
After roasting, the squash and fresh apple pieces are added to the pot along with vegetable broth, creating a flavorful base that simmers until tender. Milk and half and half enrich the soup, producing a creamy consistency without overwhelming the fresh ingredients.
The soup is pureed using an immersion blender to achieve a smooth texture that’s both hearty and delicate. Garnishing with fresh chives and serving alongside crusty bread makes it well suited for a cozy lunch or light dinner during cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter salted
- 1 onion diced
- ½ tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 lb butternut squash diced into 1" cubes,peeled, seeded,
- 1 apple Gala, cored, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350'F. Place squash chunks on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a Dutch oven melt butter. Add onions and cook until translucent. Sprinkle in nutmeg, and salt.
- Add squash, vegetable broth, and apple pieces, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add milk, half and half, and cook for 30 minutes until the squash and apples are completely tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Garnish with chives and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 938mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1229mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 32740IU | 655% |
| Vitamin C | 66.6mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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