Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Creamy butternut squash soup is a rich, sweet, and savory comfort soup that is perfect for Fall and Winter. Top with croutons and chopped roasted pecans!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated is best!
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 8 cups butternut squash cut into 1 inch cubes (about 2 lbs butternut squash)
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1-2 cups heavy cream
- croutons optional
- candied pecans optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and spices to melt butter and stir for 1 minute.
- Add chicken stock and apple cider. Bring to a boil.
- Add squash and carrots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until squash and carrots can easily be poked with a fork. Check the liquid in the pot while simmering. Add more chicken stock if necessary.
- Pour all the contents of the pot into a blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Blend in 1 cup of heavy cream. Gradually add more until the mixture reaches the consistency of a creamy soup. Depending on the size of your blender, you may have to do this in batches. You can also use an immersion blender for this step.
- Pour the contents of the blender back into the pot and keep warm until ready to serve.
- After serving soup into individual bowls, garnish with croutons and chopped pecans.
Notes
- To make preparation easier, you can also purchase the pre-cut butternut squash in the produce section of your local grocery store.
- To freeze - Freeze the soup in an airtight container. It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- We like to serve this soup with a salad or with bread for dipping. You can also serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
18045IU
(361%)
Vitamin C
30.6mg
(34%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 18045IU | 361% |
| Vitamin C | 30.6mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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