Description
This 6-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup is simple, quick, and delicious. With minimal ingredients, it’s a creamy, flavorful soup perfect for busy days or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add cubed butternut squash and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a countertop blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is intentionally simple. You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth, or a splash of cream for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 6-ingredient butternut squash soup, easy squash soup, simple fall soup, quick soup recipe