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    Home » What We're Eating » Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: Sep 20, 2021 by Blair Lonergan

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    This is truly the best Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe! Made with simple, fresh ingredients, the healthy and satisfying vegetarian soup will soon become a staple in your fall kitchen. Serve a warm bowl with a loaf of crusty bread, buttermilk biscuits or skillet cornbread for a cozy, cold-weather comfort meal!

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    How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Soup | 1-Minute Video

    The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    Some roasted butternut squash soup recipes can be overly-sweet or too thick and creamy. Instead, this naturally sweet dish gets its rich flavor from the toasty, caramelized, roasted butternut squash. Add a few more simple ingredients like onion, garlic and ginger for a savory, nourishing, and incredibly light-but-satisfying bowl of autumn comfort food!

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Roasting the squash before adding it to the soup results in an incredibly flavorful, rich, and naturally sweet dish that doesn’t need many additional ingredients. Garlic, onion, and a bit of seasoning simply highlight the taste of the vegetable. In this easy soup, butternut squash remains the star of the show!
    • Using a blender to puree the soup gives it a smooth, buttery texture that tastes almost creamy -- without any cream!
    • The perfect amount of ginger and cayenne (optional) make the soup zippy and flavorful, rather than flat and dull.

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    Ingredients for Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

    This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you'll need for this easy butternut squash soup recipe. As always, specific measurements and complete cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.

    • Butternut squash: start with a large 3-lb. squash, or purchase about 4-5 cups of peeled butternut squash cubes for a shortcut.
    • Olive oil: for roasting the squash and sautéing the vegetables.
    • Onion and garlic: for savory, earthy flavor.
    • Ginger: use fresh ginger if available, or substitute with ground ginger when necessary. It's the perfect flavor companion for the butternut squash.
    • Cayenne: an optional ingredient if you like a spicy butternut squash soup.
    • Vegetable stock: or substitute with chicken broth or chicken stock if you're not concerned with preparing a vegetarian soup.
    • Brown sugar: adds a hint of sweetness in the background. You can substitute with maple syrup if you like.

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    How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    I have always enjoyed butternut squash soup at Panera and other restaurants, from the deli at the grocery store, or even from a can on occasion. But I could never quite get it to taste the way I wanted it to when I prepared it on my own at home. Until now! This, my friends, is the only roasted butternut squash soup recipe that you will ever need!

    1. Roast the squash in a 425°F oven for 30 minutes. At this point it should be almost tender, but not totally soft.
    2. Peel off the skin and dice the squash into large cubes.
    3. Sauté onions, then add the garlic, ginger and cayenne.
    4. Add some of the stock, the brown sugar, and the cubed squash. Bring to a boil.
    5. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes (until the squash is very tender).
    6. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a standard blender, adding remaining stock until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
    7. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with toppings.

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    What to Serve with Easy Butternut Squash Soup

    Garnish the soup with any of your favorite toppings, from chopped fresh chives, thyme, sage or parsley to sliced green onion, croutons or toasted bread, grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyere, feta, goat cheese, or sharp cheddar), toasted nuts or pumpkin seeds, crispy bacon or prosciutto, or a dollop of sour cream.

    A few sides that go well with Butternut Squash Soup

    • Homemade Crescent Rolls or Soft Dinner Rolls
    • Aunt Bee's 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits, Southern Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits or Drop Biscuits
    • Skillet Cornbread, Honey Cornbread or Corn Muffins
    • Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin Muffins
    • Wedge Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, House Salad with Candied Pecans, or a Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
    • Country Ham Biscuits, Southern Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits or easy Drop Biscuits

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    Storage

    Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It's a great make-ahead option for busy weeks. Packed tightly, the soup will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat the soup in a saucepan over low heat, just until warmed through.

    What to Add to Butternut Squash Soup

    • For a creamy soup, stir in heavy cream, half-and-half or coconut milk at the end of the cooking time (just until warmed through).
    • Add curry powder, to taste, for a curried butternut squash soup.
    • If you like a spicy soup, increase the amount of cayenne or garnish individual bowls with crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Fresh herbs add nice dimension to the soup. Try sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley or chives.
    • Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are also a great addition to the cozy soup.
    • For a sweet-tart addition, add some peeled and diced Granny Smith apple to the pot when you add the roasted squash. Cook until the squash and apple are very tender before pureeing.

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    Tips for the Best Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    • If you don't want to deal with cutting up a whole squash, purchase about 4-5 cups of peeled, diced squash from the produce section. Toss with olive oil and roast the squash in the oven until almost tender.
    • If you don’t care for a spicy soup, omit the cayenne pepper.
    • Double all of the ingredients for a larger batch of soup (it keeps well in the freezer!), or cut the ingredients in half to serve a smaller family.
    • Garnish with plenty of tasty toppings for extra flavor and texture. Herbs, nuts, seeds, cheese, sour cream, croutons, and bacon are all delicious options.

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    More Soup Recipes to Try

    • Broccoli Cheese Soup
    • Easy Homemade Minestrone Soup
    • Creamy Cauliflower Soup
    • Stuffed Pepper Soup
    • Mushroom Soup
    • French Onion Soup
    • Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • Roasted Tomato Soup
    • Chicken Vegetable Soup
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    5 from 19 votes

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    The best Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, this is healthy fall comfort food at its finest!
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword butternut squash soup, roasted butternut squash soup, squash soup
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings 8 cups
    Calories 116kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    • 1 (3 lb.) butternut squash (or about 4-5 cups peeled and diced butternut squash cubes)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • ½ onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 3-4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken broth), divided
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
    • Optional garnish: sour cream, fresh chives, toasted nuts or seeds, croutons, parsley, thyme, sage, grated cheese, crispy bacon or prosciutto

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
    • Slice squash vertically down the center, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the outside skin of the squash, and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes (or until almost tender).
    • Allow squash to cool, peel the skin off, and cut squash into 2-inch cubes. Set aside.
    • Next, in a large pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions until slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes, adding a pinch of salt as they cook. Stir in garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
    • Add 2 cups of the stock, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and squash and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes (or until the squash is very tender). Remove from heat.
    • Puree soup with an immersion blender or puree in batches in a regular blender or food processor, adding remaining stock slowly until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with optional toppings.

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    Notes

    • For a creamy soup, stir in heavy cream, half-and-half or coconut milk at the end of the cooking time (just until warmed through).
    • Add curry powder, to taste, for a curried butternut squash soup.
    • If you like a spicy soup, increase the amount of cayenne or garnish individual bowls with crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Fresh herbs add nice dimension to the soup. Try sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley or chives.
    • Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are also a great addition to the cozy soup.
    • For a sweet-tart addition, add some peeled and diced Granny Smith apple to the pot when you add the roasted squash. Cook until the squash and apple are very tender before pureeing.
    • Recipe adapted from Gourmet Made Simple: A Fresh Approach to Flavor with Gena Knox.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.9g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 2g
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    1. Sue

      April 14, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this soup this evening. It is delicious, my new favourite soup! I wouldn’t change a single thing in the recipe - why mess with perfection!!
      I used brown sugar not maple syrup - purely cos that is what I had in the cupboard.
      Perfect! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Blair

        April 14, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        That's wonderful, Sue! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back here and let me know. I really appreciate it. It's one of my favorite soups, too! 🙂

        Reply
        • Vicki Weiss

          October 14, 2021 at 7:47 pm

          5 stars
          This is a fabulous recipe... absolutely delicious! I used ginger spice, the cayenne & maple syrup....the balance is amazing! I finished off with adding heavy cream at the end, & a dollop of sour cream... thanks so much for "a keeper" recipe!

          Reply
          • Blair Lonergan

            October 14, 2021 at 7:50 pm

            Oh, that's great to hear, Vicki! Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

            Reply
    2. Cykiiw

      October 16, 2020 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      Simple yet sooooo delicious. Great soup now that it’s getting cooler. Already made this soup twice. Thank you for this.

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 16, 2020 at 5:52 am

        Thank you! I appreciate your kind note! 🙂

        Reply
    3. MM

      October 24, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      1- you are smarter than everyone else because you roasted first and THEN cut it
      2- simple flavor not overwhelmed by too many spices! You get to truly enjoy the flavor of the vegetable
      3- EASY
      4- we added two tablespoons of half and half and lots of fresh thyme.

      THANK YOU! lovely food today 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 24, 2020 at 6:07 pm

        Oh, I'm so glad that you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back here and leave a note. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Elise

      September 29, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! Roasting the squash first made this soup perfect. A new favorite.

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        September 30, 2021 at 5:03 am

        Wonderful! Thank you, Elise!

        Reply
    5. Alyssa

      November 23, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      I just made it and it is delish!! Thank you for a great recipe

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        November 24, 2021 at 5:46 am

        Wonderful! Thanks, Alyssa!

        Reply
        • Nancy Fink

          December 07, 2021 at 8:23 pm

          5 stars
          I received some honeynut squash in my Hungry Harvest delivery and used them to make your recipe. As I had roasted the squash the night before, this fantastic soup came together very quickly! Thanks!!!

          Reply
          • Blair Lonergan

            December 08, 2021 at 5:34 am

            Sounds perfect, Nancy! Thanks for your note! 🙂

            Reply
    6. K.B.

      February 04, 2022 at 8:02 am

      I had about 6 small butternut squash that I got in my most recent CSA boxes and wanted a straightforward soup to make them into and this fit the bill very well! It's warm and spicy (love that cayenne in there) and quite easy to make. I think I went a little heavy on the fresh ginger so next go around I'll maybe use half as much, but that's just personal preference. I'm enjoying the first bowl with a bit of cream mixed in and it's a wonderful cold weather pick me up. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Blair Lonergan

        February 04, 2022 at 9:27 am

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
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