Description

This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with rich roasted flavor, making it one of the best easy dinner ideas for chilly days. With tender squash, onion, garlic, broth, and a touch of cream, this easy recipe turns simple ingredients into a smooth and comforting bowl that works for lunch, dinner ideas, meal prep, and holiday food ideas.

Ingredients

4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1 medium carrot, chopped

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, plus more for garnish

1 cup croutons

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet if desired for easier cleanup.

2. Add the butternut squash, onion, carrot, and garlic to the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper.

3. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.

4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large soup pot and pour in the vegetable broth.

5. Add the nutmeg and thyme, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

6. Blend the soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.

7. Stir in the heavy cream and warm the soup over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.

8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

9. Ladle into bowls and top with extra thyme, a swirl of cream, black pepper, and croutons before serving.

Notes

Roasting the vegetables well gives the soup its deepest flavor, so do not pull them from the oven too early.

For a thicker soup, start with slightly less broth and add more after blending until the texture is just right.

If freezing, do so before adding extra garnish, and stir well after reheating for the smoothest texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Roasting and stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg