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A bowl of rich butternut squash soup, garnished with herbs.

Quick way to grow your Butternut Squash Soup in 25 minutes.Butternut Squash Soup

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare butternut squash soup, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
Liquid & Seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp cream or coconut milk
  • fresh herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add cubed butternut squash, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
Finishing
  1. Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches.
  2. Stir in cream or coconut milk if desired, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the butternut squash before adding it to the soup. If using a regular blender, be careful when blending hot liquids and do not overfill the blender.