Name: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 medium-sized butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and diced); 1 onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium-sized carrot (peeled and chopped); 1 medium-sized potato (peeled and diced); 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess); Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

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Creamy butternut squash soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for chilly days or as a starter for a cozy dinner. This velvety smooth soup boasts the natural sweetness of butternut squash, enhanced by aromatic spices, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup recipe

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Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

CourseLunch

CuisineEuropean

Servings4 people

Calories180 kcal

Ingredients

1 medium-sized butternut squash peeled, seeded, and diced
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium-sized carrot peeled and chopped
1 medium-sized potato peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for extra creaminess
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish optional

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.
Add diced butternut squash, carrot, and potato to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in vegetable broth, ensuring that the vegetables are fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Season the soup with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir well to combine.
If desired, stir in heavy cream for extra richness and creaminess.
Return the pot to low heat and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

KeywordMedium