Roasted Butternut Squash Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Spoonful
Enjoy the creamy goodness of roasted butternut squash soup, perfect for chilly days and simple to make.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for about 30-40 minutes, until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and spices, stirring for another minute.
- Scrape the roasted squash into the pot, add broth, and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added creaminess, stir in coconut milk before serving.
- Top with roasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup