Description
A cozy, creamy butternut squash soup perfect for fall starters. Smooth, flavorful, and lightly spiced, this soup warms you up and makes an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: roasted pumpkin seeds, cream, fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add cubed butternut squash, broth, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until squash is tender.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot, optionally garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, or fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the squash before adding to the pot.
Can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Adjust thickness by adding more broth if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Starter, Soup, Fall Recipe
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash Soup, Fall Soup, Cozy Starter, Creamy Soup