Butternut Squash Soup

Warm up with our comforting butternut squash soup recipe, perfect for cozy fall
evenings with family.

Servings: 8

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
35 minutes

Soup

American

Squash butternut

Instructions

1 Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped
squash, onion, peppers, and celery. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and cook for
10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and
slightly caramelize.
2 Add the garlic, seasonings, and herbs. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes to
let the spices bloom.
3 Pour in the chicken (or vegetable) stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat
and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until everything is nice and tender.
4 Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until smooth. Alternatively,
transfer the contents to a blender or food processor, blend until smooth, then
return the soup to the pot.
5 Taste and adjust for salt, seasonings, and desired consistency. Add more stock
or water to thin it out if needed.
6 Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to develop more flavor. You can
simmer longer if desired.
7 Garnish with toasted pepitas, red chili flakes, and fresh chopped parsley, then
serve!