The best ever Butternut Squash Soup! You're just a few ingredients from enjoying this incredibly delicious, comforting, and nutritious soup.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
2poundsbutternut squash,peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 1.5 to 2-inch cubes)
3carrots, sliced
2celery ribs, sliced
1yellow onion, sliced
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoondried rosemary
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4clovesgarlic, minced
4cupslow sodium vegetable broth
¼cupmilk or half and half,you can also use heavy cream
⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
chopped fresh chives, for garnish, optional
chopped fresh parsley,for garnish, optional
Instructions
Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the cubed butternut squash, carrots, celery, onion, and parsley to the heated oil.
Stir in the rosemary and thyme; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 12 to 14 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil; lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk or half & half.
Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
Pour the soup back into the pot and stir in the nutmeg.
Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives and parsley. Serve.
Cutting Squash: Try to keep those squash pieces about the same size. It helps them cook all nice and even. You can also get ready-cut butternut squash from the grocery store.
Herbs: If you have all fresh herbs, use them. Trust me, they'll make your soup pop!
Blending: Hot soup can be sneaky. Don't overstuff the blender, and blend the soup in batches. An immersion blender works great, by the way.
Flavor: Before you dish it out, give it a taste. The soup might need a little extra salt or pepper.
Toppings: Crunchy bacon bits, pepitas, or dried chives are great for adding flavor and texture to the soup.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.