Description
Butternut squash soup is a cozy delight that combines sweet, nutty flavors with a creamy texture, perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This easy recipe will have your friends and family clamoring for seconds! With its natural sweetness enhanced by warm spices, you’ll create a dish that not only warms the belly but fills your kitchen with inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Scoop the flesh into a blender or processor, blending until smooth; add vegetable broth for desired creaminess.
- Serve in bowls garnished as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg