Cozy Creamy Butternut Squash Soup: Fall’s Perfect Hug
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This creamy butternut squash soup is a perfect fall comfort food. It’s easy to make and will bring warmth to your table.
- Author: Owen Harper
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot. Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 150
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10mg