Description
A warm, comforting, and nutritious butternut squash soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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 the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add the cubed butternut squash and pour in the vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, soup, vegan, healthy, comfort food, fall recipes