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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

A comforting and creamy butternut squash soup perfect for chilly days, packed with vitamin A, fiber, and a mellow sweetness. This golden beauty is your perfect comfort food for cold weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or cream
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional
  • 1 handful toasted pumpkin seeds for topping, optional
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet for roasting squash
  • Large pot for cooking soup
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened to build flavor base.
  3. Remove the roasted squash from the oven, scoop out the flesh and add it to the pot with the aromatics.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to blend together.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth, using an immersion blender or regular blender. Work in batches if using regular blender.
  6. Stir in coconut milk and nutmeg. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and a swirl of sour cream or yogurt if desired.

Notes

Always roast squash before blending rather than just boiling for deeper flavor. Don't skip the splash of coconut milk or cream - it elevates the soup from good to restaurant quality. Salt as you go throughout cooking process for best flavor development.