Description
A creamy, dairy-free butternut squash soup infused with fresh herbs, ginger, and garlic, offering cozy fall flavors in a smooth and velvety bowl.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 (3-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
½ tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
Freshly ground black pepper
For serving: chopped parsley, toasted pepitas, crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5–8 minutes until soft.
- Add butternut squash and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
- Stir in garlic, sage, rosemary, and ginger, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes until squash is tender.
- Cool slightly, then blend in batches until smooth. Add extra broth if needed for desired consistency.
- Season to taste and serve hot, garnished with parsley, pepitas, and crusty bread.
Notes
- Swap rosemary for thyme for a softer flavor.
- Add a splash of coconut milk before blending for extra creaminess.
- For spice, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes with the onions.
- Roast squash before adding to the pot for a deeper flavor.
- Garnish with balsamic reduction for a tangy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg