Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Printable)

Heartwarming velvety soup made with roasted butternut squash, ideal for cozy comfort on chilly days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream, optional
12 - Toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
13 - Fresh thyme, optional

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the cubed butternut squash, chopped onion, garlic cloves, and carrot on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until squash is tender and caramelized.
04 - Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper if using.
05 - Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors together.
06 - Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, work in batches with a countertop blender.
07 - Adjust seasoning to taste. If desired, stir in heavy cream or coconut cream for extra richness.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It has a velvety texture without needing a gallon of heavy cream.
  • The roasted garlic adds a subtle sweetness that you just cannot get from the stovetop alone.
02 -
  • Do not skip the roasting step because boiling the vegetables results in a much flatter flavor profile.
  • I learned that adding the garlic too early to a pan can burn it so keeping it whole during roasting is safer.
03 -
  • Keep the squash cubes roughly the same size so they all finish roasting at the same time.
  • If the soup feels too thick simply whisk in a little more broth until it reaches your favorite consistency.
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