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    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Nov 11, 2019 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Jul 16, 2020

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    Rich and creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is perfect with a side salad or crusty bread. We love serving this soup made with fresh butternut squash during the fall and winter months. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and excellent for freezer meal prep.

    vegan butternut squash soup in a white bowl with thyme garnish

    We absolutely love Roasted Butternut Squash – the flavor is pure perfection. It gets sweet and so tender, perfect as a side or for making a delicious soup! This soup has just a few simple ingredients and you’ll most likely only need to buy the butternut squash and fresh thyme as many of the other ingredients are pantry staples.

    In addition to the butternut squash, you’ll need fresh thyme, fresh onion, fresh garlic, vegetable broth, cinnamon, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt and pepper. 

    HOW TO ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH

    two halves of roasted butternut squash flesh side down on unbleached parchment paper on baking sheet.

    To roast the squash for this soup you’ll slice it in half and then place it flesh side down, skin side up. We add a little oil to help it caramelize and a little salt and pepper to taste.

    two halves of roasted butternut squash on a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper flesh side up

    HOW TO MAKE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

    halved butternut squash on a cutting board with garlic fresh herbs scattered and onions cinnamon and maple syrup in small bowls

    Slice the squash in half, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Then you’ll bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (don’t toss the seeds, instead make roasted squash seeds) 

    While the squash is roasting you can cook the onions and garlic on the stove and then once the butternut squash is tender you can blend the onions, garlic, squash, vegetable broth, and seasonings in a high-speed blender until smooth.

    You’ll then pour the butternut squash soup mixture into a pot to heat it thoroughly before serving.

    roasted butternut squash soup in a white bowl with thyme garnish and spoon to the side on a napkin

    CAN I USE FROZEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH?

    We don’t recommend using frozen squash as the texture changes. It becomes very waterlogged and the soup wouldn’t be as creamy or flavorful. If you need to purchase squash with an easier way to prep instead of slicing it up yourself we recommend going to your local supermarkets produce section.

    In the produce section, you’ll usually find precut squash which would be a great alternative and an easy way to prep this soup if cutting a whole squash isn’t doable for you.

    CAN I FREEZE THIS SOUP?

    Yes, Butternut Squash Soup freezes well. You can freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container. You could also refrigerate for 3-4 days. 

    Our preferred containers are usually our silicone reusable bags or mason jars. When freezing the soup be sure to leave a little room for expansion of at the top, about an inch or two.

    butternut squash soup in a white bowl with thyme garnish and spoon in bowl

    SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

    You can simply serve this soup as is or you could serve with your favorite side salad, crusty bread, croutons, or even some coconut milk swirls with roasted seeds. You could even cut some Foccacia into little cubes and use them as croutons which are super flavorful and delicious.

    MORE SOUP RECIPES:

    • Tomato Soup
    • Pumpkin Soup
    • Cabbage Soup
    • Minestrone Soup
    • Lentil Soup

    RECIPE NOTES:

    • You can change the thickness of this soup by adding more or less broth.
    • Depending on the size of your blender you may need to do this in batches, you could also use an immersion blende inside of your pot.
    • To make more of a creamy butternut squash soup we suggest adding a splash of coconut milk swirl to the top. It’s rich and creamy as is, but some do like the bit of coconut milk like a bit of cream on top.
    • You can replace the maple syrup with honey, agave, or brown sugar. If you use honey some may not consider this soup vegan.
    • Garnish options are endless, we usually go with roasted squash seeds, extra thyme or parsley, croutons, fresh cracked pepper.
    vegan butternut squash soup in a white bowl with thyme garnish

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Author: Courtney
    Rich and creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is perfect with a side salad or crusty bread. We love serving this soup during the fall and winter using fresh butternut squash. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 271kcal
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butternut squash soup, squash soup, vegan butternut squash soup
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    Ingredients

    • 3 lb butternut squash sliced in half, with seeds removed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • ½ cup onion chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon thyme fresh
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Prepare the butternut squash for baking by brushing the inside with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste. Turn the squash face down, skin side up, and bake for about 45 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
    • Meanwhile, in a large pot heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the onion over medium heat until translucent and tender. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Set aside.
    • When the squash is done, scoop out the inside flesh and compost or discard the skin. Place the squash, cooked onions, garlic, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, cinnamon, thyme, and honey into a high-speed blender. Blend on medium-high speed until pureed and smooth.
    • Return the soup into the large pot and place it on medium-low until heated throughout.
    • Serve as desired.

    Notes

    • You can change the thickness of this soup by adding more or less broth.
    • Depending on the size of your blender you may need to do this in batches, you could also use an immersion blende inside of your pot.
    • To make more of a creamy butternut squash soup we suggest adding a splash of coconut milk swirl to the top. It's rich and creamy as is, but some do like the bit of coconut milk like a bit of cream on top.
    • You can replace the maple syrup with honey, agave, or brown sugar. If you use honey some may not consider this soup vegan.
    • Garnish options are endless we usually go with roasted pumpkin seeds, extra thyme or parsley, croutons, fresh cracked pepper.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    271
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    1302
    mg
    57
    %
    Potassium
     
    1236
    mg
    35
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    46
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    36538
    IU
    731
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    74
    mg
    90
    %
    Calcium
     
    172
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    About Courtney

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