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Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium 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 salt
  • pepper to taste pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle squash with olive oil and roast for 30-40 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 roasted squash and add it to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 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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