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Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash about 2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and roast cut-side up for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
  • While squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the roasted butternut squash and add it to the pot.
  • Pour in vegetable broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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