Description
This Best Butternut Squash Soup for Fall is creamy, comforting, and full of warm, cozy flavors. Perfect for crisp autumn days or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
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, broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. 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.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.
Notes
Roasting the squash beforehand enhances its natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor. Adjust spices to taste for a richer fall flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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