Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 servings (21/4 qt.)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; Optional: Additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 9 servings (21/4 qt.)

Test Kitchen Approved

Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming bowl of this quick and easy butternut squash soup. Here is how to make it at home.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.

When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. The cream adds richness, but if you're looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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