Description
A creamy, comforting roasted butternut squash soup with caramelized vegetables, a hint of nutmeg, and a velvety smooth texture. Perfect for chilly evenings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
¼ tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pumpkin seeds, thyme, or sage for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway.
- In a pot, melt butter and sauté onion and carrots until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add roasted squash, broth, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion or regular blender.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of cream and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut milk instead of cream.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Add a roasted apple or pear for a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Roasted and Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35
