Description
Creamy butternut squash soup brings warmth and comfort to chilly evenings, blending rich seasonal flavors with smooth, velvety texture. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this soup a delightful winter meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 medium (2 lbs / 907 g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: In a spacious Dutch oven, gently sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and julienned carrot in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, releasing their delicate essence.
- Liquid Infusion: Introduce cubed butternut squash, rich vegetable broth, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg into the pot. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the ingredients simmer, transforming into a tender, flavorful composition.
- Silky Transformation: Employ an immersion blender to transform the simmered ingredients into a velvety, uniform texture. Alternatively, transfer contents carefully to a standard blender, processing in controlled batches to achieve a smooth, consistent consistency.
- Luxurious Finishing: Incorporate coconut milk or heavy cream and a touch of maple syrup to elevate the soup’s richness. Taste and calibrate seasonings, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile. Serve piping hot, adorned with toasted pepitas, crisp croutons, or an elegant cream swirl.
Notes
- Cut butternut squash into uniform, smaller cubes to ensure even cooking and faster softening, reducing overall simmer time while maintaining consistent texture.
- Roast squash and vegetables beforehand to caramelize natural sugars, intensifying the soup’s rich, complex flavor profile and adding subtle smoky undertones.
- Swap heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or almond cream for vegan versions, maintaining creamy consistency without compromising taste.
- Use immersion blender for smoother consistency or leave slight chunks for rustic texture, adjusting blending technique based on personal preference and desired mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg