Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Difficulty: BeginnerPrep Time
10
minutesCook Time
30
minutesRest Time
10
minutesTotal Time
40
minutes
Warm up this fall with a bowl of creamy, comforting butternut squash soup! 🥣 This easy recipe uses roasted butternut squash, carrots, and a hint of spice for a flavor-packed, silky smooth soup you’ll crave all season long. Perfect for chilly days and so simple to make. Enjoy this wholesome soup with your favorite bread for the ultimate cozy meal. 🍞✨
Ingredients
1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 large carrots, chopped
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish 🌿
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss the butternut squash, carrots, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly.
- Roast: Roast for 25-30 minutes, until the squash and carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until soft and fragrant.
- Blend: Add roasted veggies, sautéed onion, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to a blender).
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the coconut milk or heavy cream, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 5 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, and enjoy! 🌿🍲
- Enjoy making this mouth-watering Creamy Butternut Squash Soup! Let us know in the comments how yours turned out and any tweaks you made. Happy cooking! 😊🍲🌶️