Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
A cozy and flavorful butternut squash soup with a touch of sage, perfect for autumn.
- 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, seeded, and cubed
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups Broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 cup Cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Sage, finely chopped (or 1/3 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Peel, seed, and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Chop the onion finely for a smoother texture.
- Saute the onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add the cubed butternut squash and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth until it just covers the squash. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a standing blender.
- Add cream and sage, season to taste, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
For a fragrant twist, add a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon. Adjust seasoning while tasting throughout the cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, soup, fall recipes, creamy, vegetarian
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