Description
Butternut Squash Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table, making it ideal for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This creamy soup is rich in flavor, smooth in texture, and packed with essential nutrients. With its vibrant color and naturally sweet taste, it serves as an excellent starter or a satisfying main course. This easy-to-follow recipe allows both novice and experienced cooks to create a homemade meal in under an hour. Elevate your dining experience with this comforting bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil if desired, then sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, ground cumin, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and let cook for 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. If using a countertop blender, transfer in batches after cooling slightly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt as needed before serving hot. Garnish with pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg