Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Creamy, easy, and full of flavor you can’t pass up this Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe! A fall staple that is warm, comforting, and filling.

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Soup season is upon us and I could not be happier. I adore all types of soups especially when it comes to this Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe.

We always find ourselves with an overabundance of squash and this is one of my absolute favorite recipes to make. It is easy and flavorful and we just can’t get enough of it.

If you haven’t tried it before but are a squash lover then now is the time. Because I am giving you The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe out there. 

I might be biased but working with food and in the food industry for so long I’ve tasted many in my day and this one I perfected to my favorite taste.

So hopefully you will love this creamy concoction just as much as our family does. Plus it’s easy and you know how much I love easy things.

Really, though, I think it’s the simple flavors that stand out the most. When the seasonings are just right to let the squash in the soup really sing!

This Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is the very best kind of comfort food.

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE:
• FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• HOW DO I GET A SUPER CREAMY SOUP?
• WHAT CAN I GARNISH OR TOP THIS SOUP WITH?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

1. This soup comes together quickly.
2. You can absolutely double this batch to serve more people or save for later.
3. It is creamy with delicious subtle flavors of spices and can be garnished how you’d like.

• Butternut squash
• Potato
• Carrot
• Onion
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Lemon juice
• Vegetable oil
• Garlic
• Cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• Salt
• Pepper

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1. Warm up vegetable oil in a medium or large pot over medium heat and add potatoes, onion, carrot, butternut squash. 
2. Stir for 3-5 minutes and add the  vegetable or chicken broth.
3. Simmer the vegetables until they become soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. 
4. When done, add lemon juice,  season with salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. 
5. With an immersion blender, blend the vegetables until creamy.  You can also use a regular blender for this, you may need to blend in batches. 
6. Serve while warm with your choice of toppings.

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HOW DO I GET A SUPER CREAMY SOUP?

We have 1-2 ways that you can blend this soup. One is with an immersion blender and that will be handheld and you can put that right in your pot.

The second way is to use a stand-up blender, you will put the rendered and cooked soup in it and then blend it. This will have to be in batches.

In my personal experience, a stand-up blender will produce a creamier soup because you will be blending all the soup at once rather than using the immersion blender and going around blending.

Both will become creamy but if you want a super creamy soup then I would suggest doing it in batches in the stand-up blender.

WHAT CAN I GARNISH OR TOP THIS SOUP WITH?

There are various things that you can garnish this with, that is the fun part of finding garnishes that you love the flavor of. Some ideas include: 

1. Sour cream
2. Coconut milk
3. Parsley
4. Toasted pumpkin seeds
5. Pumpkin seed oil
6. Cheese
7. Bacon or prosciutto

 All of these are great options and work very well with this soup, so choose what you like, play around and have some fun.

ANY ADDITIONS?

Sometimes you gotta think outside the box. Then again, sometimes you just listen to your tastebuds!

• Drizzle heavy cream for a richer creamy texture in this best fall soup.
• Sprinkle curry powder for a warm, spicy kick to the flavor of the soup.
• Add fresh herbs like thyme sprigs for an aromatic winter soup recipe touch.
• Toss in white beans for a heartier main dish vibe in your soup pot.
• Stir maple syrup for a sweeter sweet squash flavor in this creamy butternut squash soup.
• Garnish with toasted pecans for a nutty crunch on this great recipe.
• Mix red pepper flakes for a spicy Mexican twist to the puréed vegetable soup.
• Top with crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor in your favorite soups.
• Add a splash of full-fat coconut milk for a creamy, tropical best flavor.
• Serve with a hunk of crusty bread for dipping in this bowl of this soup.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

I’ve always got just a few ideas for you to work with.

• Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a veggie broth in this simple butternut squash soup recipe.
• Swap vegetable oil with unsalted butter or vegan butter for a buttery flavor in the large saucepan.
• Replace medium carrot with sweet potatoes for a sweeter winter squash vibe.
• Use yellow onion with red onion for a sharper flavor profile in the soup pot.
• Substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus kick in this easy squash soup recipe.
• Swap all-purpose flour (if thickening) with cornstarch for a gluten-free creamy texture.

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REFRIGERATOR: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

FREEZER: It can also be frozen, make sure the soup is cool, and then place in a freezer bag where it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Let defrost overnight in the refrigerator and you can reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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If you are looking for that perfect Fall comfort recipe then look no further you have to make easy Butternut Soup Recipe!

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