Description
This creamy butternut squash soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted squash with the earthy aroma of sage and a touch of rich cream, creating a smooth and comforting fall soup perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sage (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and broth: To the pot, add the peeled and cubed butternut squash, chopped carrots, vegetable broth, and sage. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Simmer until tender: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the squash and carrots are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender or transferring the mixture in batches to a blender, puree the soup until completely smooth and velvety.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. Warm the soup through, but do not let it boil to prevent cream from curdling.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Serve warm with optional crusty bread or garnish.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Fresh sage delivers a brighter flavor, but dried sage works well if fresh is unavailable.
- Use an immersion blender for easy blending directly in the pot, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth or cream according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
