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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted butternut squash blended into a silky, naturally sweet soup with aromatics and cream. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
3g
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, ~1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, ~5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add butternut squash cubes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer until squash is very tender and falls apart with a spoon, ~12 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Using an immersion blender, puree soup until completely smooth, ~1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in heavy cream and heat through without boiling, ~2 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4–5 quart)
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • immersion blender
  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

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