Description
A warm and comforting butternut squash soup that is easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: roasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream, or herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 3–5 minutes until softened.
- Add the cubed butternut squash to the pot and pour in the vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a countertop blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the flavors meld for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added creaminess, consider adding a splash of coconut milk or heavy cream. You can customize the flavor by adding spices like nutmeg or cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg