Butternut Squash Soup
A comforting and velvety butternut squash soup, perfect for chilly days, that brings warmth and nostalgia with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butternut Squash, peeled and diced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 cups Broth (Vegetable or Chicken)
- 1 cup Cream (or Coconut Milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tbsp Sage, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the butternut squash by peeling and dicing it. Cut off the ends first for stability.
- Sauté the onions in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced butternut squash into the pot with the onions and stir to coat.
- Pour in enough broth to cover the squash, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend the soup until silky smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender in batches.
- Finish the soup by stirring in cream and fresh sage, and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
For added flair, serve with a dollop of cream, fresh herbs, and crusty bread. Feel free to experiment with spices for customized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, soup, comfort food, vegetarian, cozy