Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Panera Autumn Squash Soup

from delish.com
60 min
6 servings

Panera Autumn Squash Soup from Delish.com is full of creamy butternut squash and sweet apple juice, with a key secret ingredient: cream cheese!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (2-lb.) butternut squash, peeled, and seeded, and cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 c. apple juice
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened
  • Heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. pepitas
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add squash, carrots, and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, sugar, ginger, and curry powder, and cook until vegetables are beginning to caramelize, about 2 minutes more. 

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350°. On a medium baking sheet, toss pepitas with oil and chili powder and season with salt.