Best Butternut Squash Soup

Best Butternut Squash Soup

This Butternut Squash Soup recipe is mega creamy (without any cream!), healthy, easy and bursting with flavor! I'ts SO luxuriously creamy, rich and velvety, you won’t believe it’s low fat! Most importantly, you won’t believe how delicious this healthy Butternut Squash Soup is. It’s loaded with layers of complex flavors from butternut squash, onions, garlic, Granny Smith apple, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and a splash of maple syrup that simmer together in a fragrant aromatic bath. After just 20 minutes, you blend the ingredients until intoxicatingly smooth then curl up with a big bowl of warm, creamy soup – without any guilt! This creamy Butternut Soup recipe is make ahead friendly, and freezer friendly for stress free dinners or lunches throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium butternut squash)

    peeled, seeded cut into 1-inch pieces (5 cups

  • 1 fennel bulb

    trimmed, chopped

  • 1 medium onion

    chopped

  • 1 Granny Smith apple

    peeled and chopped into 1” chunks

  • 1/2 tsp EACH salt

    pepper

  • 4-6 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground ginger

    ground cumin

  • 1/4 tsp EACH turmeric

    ground nutmeg, ground cloves

  • Pinch-1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Coconut milk or heavy cream
  • Toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven/soup pot over medium-low heat. Add squash, onions, fennel, and apple and season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often (we are sweating the vegetables- they will not turn golden).

  2. 2

    Add garlic, and all seasonings; sauté 1 minute or until fragrant. Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen up the browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.

  3. 3

    Working in 2-3 batches, transfer soup to a high-powered blender to puree, taking care to let smoke escape or it will explode (I leave a corner open and cover with a paper towel). I find my blender gives a smoother, more desirable consistency than an immersion blender.

  4. 4

    Transfer pureed soup back to pot. Stir in maple syrup to taste. Season to taste with additional salt & pepper again if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toasted and salted pepita seeds and drizzle with heavy cream or coconut milk (optional).

Best Butternut Squash Soup

Best Butternut Squash Soup

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About this Recipe

Craving a bowl of incredibly creamy, comforting soup that’s both healthy and bursting with flavor? This Best Butternut Squash Soup delivers exactly that, transforming humble ingredients into a luxurious, guilt-free experience.

What makes this recipe truly special is its ability to achieve an exceptionally rich and velvety texture without a drop of heavy cream. Instead, layers of complex flavors from an aromatic medley of butternut squash, sweet onion, garlic, a bright Granny Smith apple, and earthy fennel simmer together with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. This creates a deeply satisfying, low-fat soup that feels indulgent.

Get ready for a butternut squash soup that's intoxicatingly smooth and wonderfully fragrant. Each spoonful offers a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and subtly spiced notes, with a hint of maple syrup to round out the natural sweetness of the squash and apple. You'll love how easy it is to prepare, needing just 20 minutes of prep before blending into a comforting bowl that's perfect for cozy evenings.

This versatile soup is delicious on its own but can be easily adapted to your preferences. For an extra touch of creaminess, you can swirl in a splash of coconut milk or heavy cream just before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds to add a delightful crunch and nutty finish.

This make-ahead friendly soup is ideal for stress-free dinners or wholesome lunches throughout the week, offering a warm and nutritious hug in a bowl.

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