Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup is a comforting meal that will leave you feeling healthy and satisfied. Full of veggies and fruit, your body will thank you for this nourishing soup!

I am going, to be honest with you. I haven't always been the biggest fan of butternut squash. But now I think it's just because I never had it cooked right. Kinda like if you have had badly cooked Brussels - yuck! You become not a fan until you have something that knocks your socks off and changed your mind.

BUT this butternut squash soup is a mind and game changer!

My mom made this soup for us a while ago and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. I don't even remember why we were at the house, but she had put a pot of this soup on the stove for the afternoon and the heavenly smell got me at first.

I was in love with the first bite. Creamy and filling but not heavy. A touch of spice and a hint of sweetness that left me wondering.....' what is in this soup".

Just a couple of ingredients and a lot of love is all you need!

Ingredients Needed for Butternut Squash Soup

• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Butternut Squash
• Apple
• Chicken Broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• White Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Sage
• Cream - optional

How do you make butternut squash soup from scratch?

1. Place a large pot on the stove and add the olive oil and diced onion. Turn on medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Add in your minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. While that is cooking peel, de-seed, and dice the butternut squash and dice the apple.
3. Next, add in your chicken broth, squash, and apple. Place the lid on the pot and cook for 30 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.
4. Once the squash is tender, carefully scoop out the squash and apples with some broth and add to a blender. Be careful since this will be very hot. Blend on high for 60- seconds to puree the liquid until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one.
5. Add back into the pot and add your spices and a splash of cream if desired.
6. Spoon out into bowls and top with croutons, olive oil, freshly chopped chives, salt, and pepper if desired. 

How to Make in the Instant Pot

1. Turn on the saute function and add the olive oil and diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Add in your minced garlic, stir, and turn the saute function off.
3. Peel, de-seed, and dice the butternut squash and dice the apple.
4. Next, add in your chicken broth, squash, and apple. Place the lid on the pot and set the custom pressure on the soup function for 10 minutes.
5. Manually release the steam valve to release the pressure.
6. Open the lid, and carefully scoop out the squash and apples with some broth and add to a blender. Be careful since this will be very hot. Blend on high for 60- seconds to puree the liquid until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one.
7. Add back into the pot and add your spices and a splash of cream if desired.

How to Make in a Slow Cooker

1. Add in the olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken stock, butternut squash, and apple to a slow cooker.
2. Cover with lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 (or until the squash is tender).
3. Once the squash is tender, carefully scoop out the squash and apples with some broth and add to a blender. Be careful since this will be very hot. Blend on high for 60- seconds to puree the liquid until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one.
4. Add back into the pot and add your spices and a splash of cream if desired.

What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup

I love topping our soup with a drizzle of good olive oil, a sprinkle of flaked sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Some freshly minced chives and a sprinkle of parm is always a good idea too! And if I am feeling really bad I will add some homemade sourdough crouton to just send the goodness over the edge!

You can serve this alongside a side salad such as a Kale Caesar salad or a simple leafy green salad with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Or even serve as a soup and sandwich combo for lunch. A Club Sandwich, Chicken Salad, or a veggie Caprese sandwich would all pair perfectly with this!

Is Butternut Squash Soup Healthy for You?

Yes!

So good! This is full of good healthy fats, veggies, and fruits. Noting sinful and everything completely satisfying.

It will leave you feeling nourished and happy and wanting to come back for more!

How Long Will Butternut Squash Soup Keep?

Keep leftover butternut squash soup covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to Freeze

1. Let the soup cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe ziptop bag and seal tight. Lay on a baking sheet flat and place in the freezer. Once frozen store however desired in your freezer. Will last for up to 6 months. If you use a chamber vacuum sealer to store it can be frozen for up to 2 years.
2. To reheat – place the frozen bag in the fridge for 24 hours to thaw. Place in a large pot and put over medium heat on the stove until warmed.

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