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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
5 from 24 votes

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is made from roasted cubed butternut squash, cooked with sautéed onions, carrots, garlic, and sage, then pureed with chicken broth and finished with heavy cream. It yields a rich, velvety soup with a balance of sweetness from the squash and savory herb flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs butternut squash (roasted)
  • olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (chopped)
  • 2 garlic minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1-2 sage diced, leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Peel the butternut squash and cut into 1" inch cubes. If you want to make it easier, buy the butternut squash already cut into cubes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a touch of salt. Spread in an even layer and bake for about 30 minutes or until tender. 
  2. Meanwhile in a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.  Add onion and carrot and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  3. Add chicken broth and sage leaves. Bring the chicken broth to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add roasted squash to the soup mixture. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or carefully add in batches to a blender. Make sure to vent the blender to allow the steam to escape. 
  4. Return back to the pot and add the heavy cream. You may want to add more heavy cream when serving.  Check for seasonings. Serve with homemade croutons, crisp sage leaves, or pepitas.