Priyanshu Suryavanshi
Easy Recipe: The Best Comfort Food for Any Season
This is the simple, excellent, comforting easy recipe to try as deliciousness for a dinner that contains only nice squashing butternut as key. Taste and preparation simplicity combine very easily: be in the kitchen first as newcomer or very experienced – both cooks will prefer this easiest yet nicest soup recipe made up of delicious butternut!
Why You’ll Love This Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
- Simple ingredients: most ingredients are staples from your pantry.
- Quick and Easy: This soup takes no more than an hour to cook.
- Healthy and Nutritious: Butternut squash is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
- Versatile: You can easily customize it with your favorite spices or toppings.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed, about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
Step-by-Step Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
- Prepare the Squash: Peel and cube the butternut squash. This is probably the most challenging part, but once done, it becomes easy.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot, sauté with medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté till fragrant, translucent. Around 5 minutes.
- Boil the Squash: Add the cubed butternut squash into the pot, mixing it with the onions and garlic. Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper on the mixture.
- Simmer: Add the vegetable or chicken stock. Bring it to a boil; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the squash is fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender and puree the soup smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and puree.
- Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream to thicken the soup for a richer feel if you wish. Add some extra seasoning if required and then enjoy it.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of coconut milk, or a sprinkle of roasted pumpkin seeds.
Tips for the Best Butternut Squash Soup
- Roast the Squash: To intensify flavor, roast squash at 400°F for 25-30 minutes prior to adding it to soup.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Make it vegan: Use vegetable stock and coconut milk to make this vegan.
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FAQs About Butternut Squash Soup
Q: Can I freeze butternut squash soup?
A: Yes! This freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Simply cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and freeze.
Q: What would you like to have with butternut squash soup?
A: Crusty bread, fresh salad, grilled cheese sandwich, just to mention a few.
