Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
Butternut Squash & Apple Soup is a heartwarming blend of creamy butternut squash and sweet apples, infused with aromatic spices. This delightful soup captures the essence of fall, transforming simple ingredients into a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. With its vibrant color and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sweet apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cream or coconut milk (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and chopped apples, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until everything is tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. If desired, stir in cream or coconut milk before seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider roasting the butternut squash before adding it to the soup. Feel free to experiment with spices like ginger or curry powder for a unique twist.