Amazing Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Butternut Squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (optional, adds warm flavor)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth (optional, for thinner soup)
• 0.25 cup Heavy Cream (optional, adds richness; omit for dairy-free version)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise, remove the skin, scoop out the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1‑inch cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

   Time: PT20M

2. Heat Oil

   Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the large pot and heat over medium until the oil shimmers.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

3. Sauté Onion

   Add the diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and fragrant, about 10‑15 minutes.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, keeping the heat at medium‑low to avoid burning.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-low

5. Bloom Spices

   Add ½ tsp ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-low

6. Add Squash and Seasonings

   Add the cubed butternut squash, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Stir to coat the squash with the aromatics.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Simmer

   Pour in enough vegetable broth (or water) to just cover the squash. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium‑low and simmer for 30‑40 minutes, or until the squash is very tender.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: medium-low

8. Blend Soup

   Allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer in batches to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

9. Finish & Garnish

   Adjust consistency with extra broth, water, heavy cream, or coconut milk as desired. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a pinch of black pepper, and fresh thyme.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

3 g