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Festive Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Festive Roasted Butternut Squash Soup That Warms Your Soul

This Festive Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a cozy, comforting dish perfect for autumn gatherings, blending sweet squash and spices into a velvety texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Garnish & Serving
  • 5 leaves fresh sage leaves fried or fresh
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream for swirl
  • 0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

For the Soup
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange squash slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season lightly, then roast until tender and golden brown, about 40–45 minutes.
  2. Sauté aromatics in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot for about 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Combine ingredients by adding roasted squash, vegetable broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg to pot. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Blend soup with an immersion blender until silky smooth and velvety, about 1 minute. Adjust consistency with extra broth if desired for a creamier texture.
  5. Season soup with salt and black pepper, tasting as you go to balance sweetness and spice. Warm gently over low heat for 2 more minutes before serving hot.
For Garnish & Serving
  1. Garnish & serve by ladling soup into warm bowls. Add a swirl of Greek yogurt, top with fried sage leaves, and sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds for a nutty, crunchy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Add a drizzle of chili oil for a warming kick. For best results, use uniform pieces of squash for even roasting.

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