Cozy Butternut Squash Soup
A warm and creamy butternut squash soup that provides comfort during chilly days. Perfectly seasoned with earthy spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Medium Butternut Squash
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 4 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 1/2 Cup Cream or Coconut Milk (Optional)
- Fresh Parsley or Croutons for Garnish
Instructions
- Prep your squash: Peel and cube the butternut squash.
- Roast the squash: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add chopped onion and salt. Sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Combine ingredients: Add roasted squash to the pot with onions and garlic, sprinkle cumin and nutmeg.
- Add the broth: Pour in broth, stir and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend it up: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Finish with cream: Stir in cream or coconut milk if desired, and season to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or croutons.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices and toppings to personalize the soup. For a vegan option, use coconut milk and vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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