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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

You won’t be able to get enough of this Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. It’s hands-down the creamiest, easiest, dreamiest, most comforting bowl of squash soup you’ve ever had. Make a double batch on the weekend and eat all week long. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds butternut squash cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock more as needed
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 1 green apple peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 white or yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 2 ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
  • optional garnishes: dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, parsley or thyme, pepitas or roasted pumpkin seeds, black pepper, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil, butternut squash, carrot, apple, bell pepper, garlic, onion, and celery. Saute 3-4 minutes until garlic fragrant and onions are translucent.
  2. Add stock, salt and pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until veggies and squash are very tender.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth OR transfer in batches to a high powered blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed. Add a little more stock or water to thin if needed. Garnish as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Flavor tip: stir in 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder for a tasty Thai twist on this soup. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 944mg (27%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 26697IU (534%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 944mg 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 26697IU 534%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.