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Creamy Homemade Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy, velvety butternut squash soup with warm fall spices. Perfect for cool autumn days and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash about 2-3 pounds, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish sage, thyme, or parsley

Method
 

  1. Prepare your butternut squash by peeling, removing seeds, and cutting into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the cubed butternut squash, stir to coat with butter.
  6. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the squash is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer in batches to a blender.
  9. Return soup to the pot over low heat. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger.
  10. Stir in the heavy cream and warm through (do not boil).
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 496mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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