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    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: Oct 14, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food! www.modernhoney.com #butternutsquashsoup #fall #fallfood

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

    A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food!

    I feel like I needed to redeem myself. My kids still act scarred from the one time I made them eat terrible pumpkin soup like 9 years ago. NINE YEARS AGO! They act as if it was a traumatizing event. I will admit that I got a recipe from my cousin's wife and it wasn't heaven sent but I think my kids were a tad dramatic.

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food! www.modernhoney.com #butternutsquashsoup #fall #fallfood

    So I was determined to try a creamy soup made with pumpkin's first cousin -- butternut squash -- and see how my kids like it.  This time I was making it from scratch, creating it along the way.  I grabbed one of my favorite resources in the kitchen -- THE FLAVOR BIBLE -- off the shelf and started perusing what pairs well with butternut squash. I wasn't surprised with my findings. Butternut squash pairs well with butter, sage, onions, cream, chicken stock, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese.

    The kids loved it and it was met with rave reviews, which was a relief. They actually ate their entire bowl of it!

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food! www.modernhoney.com #butternutsquashsoup #fall #fallfood

    This Creamy Butternut Squash is made with roasted butternut squash which I believe is a key component to creating a flavorful soup. Roasting brings out the best parts of vegetables and definitely pulls out the sweetness and tenderness in butternut squash.

    Then onions and carrots are sautéed in butter to caramelize and bring out their sweetness. A touch of garlic is added and you can use fresh garlic or granulated garlic powder. Chicken broth is a must in soups as it serves as a flavor booster.

    I love using fresh herbs in my cooking since they are so darn good for you! They can transform a dish from dull to phenomenal with even a small amount. They also add flavor without the addition of fat and calories. I reach for sage leaves to add to this creamy butternut squash soup since it adds a fresh earthy flavor that screams Fall.

    A touch of heavy cream brings the richness and is the perfect accompaniment to the roasted butternut squash. You can always substitute half-n-half if you want to cut some calories.

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food! www.modernhoney.com #butternutsquashsoup #fall #fallfood

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    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup A rich creamy roasted butternut squash soup is the perfect Fall comfort food! www.modernhoney.com #butternutsquashsoup #fall #fallfood

    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

    Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
    A rich, creamy butternut squash soup recipe made with roasted butternut squash is the perfect Fall soup!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs Butternut Squash (roasted)
    • Olive Oil
    • 4 Tablespoons Butter
    • 1 large Onion (diced)
    • 1 large Carrot (chopped)
    • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 1-2 Sage Leaves (diced)
    • ½ cup Heavy Cream

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Peel the butternut squash and cut into 1" inch cubes. If you want to make it easier, buy the butternut squash already cut into cubes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a touch of salt. Spread in an even layer and bake for about 30 minutes or until tender. 
    • Meanwhile in a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.  Add onion and carrot and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
    • Add chicken broth and sage leaves. Bring the chicken broth to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add roasted squash to the soup mixture. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or carefully add in batches to a blender. Make sure to vent the blender to allow the steam to escape. 
    • Return back to the pot and add the heavy cream. You may want to add more heavy cream when serving.  Check for seasonings. Serve with homemade croutons, crisp sage leaves, or pepitas. 
    Keyword creamy butternut squash soup
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    Comments

    1. Cherie

      March 09, 2023 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      awesome soup

      Reply
    2. Karen

      October 09, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, the spices have a chance to meld. But it is great from the get go!!

      Reply
    3. Karen

      October 09, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great soup. Warms the bottom of your heart. I've made it twice and plan on making it again and again. Thank you

      Reply
    4. Sarah Bell

      November 16, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      I have purchased a butternut squash that is already cut into cubes. Is the recipe for a 3 pound butternut squash before cutting or 3 pounds of butternut squash after cutting into cubes? I only have 1 pound of cubed butternut squash. Thanks

      Reply
    5. Heather

      February 16, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Hi! This recipe looks awesome! I only have dried crumbled sage. How much dried sage should I substitute for 1 sage leaf diced? I’ve tried googling this but there are so many different answers. Hope you can help. So excited to try this!

      Reply
    6. Cyndi shrader

      November 26, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Hello, how many people will this recipe feed? Also is it ok to makethd day before?

      Thank you!!!!

      Reply

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