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Butternut Squash Soup


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I am personally trying to get better at using foods when they are in season and preserving them for later in the year, and this soup freezes beautifully so it is worth it to double or triple the recipe.

This dish would also be a great starter for all those upcoming holiday dinners. One year my husband and I outdid ourselves by serving this soup in a scooped out acorn squash “bowl.” That was long before kids (and food blogs) when we had a little more time on our hands, but it sure was fun to “wow” our guests back in our adventurous days in the kitchen. No matter what you decide to do with this dish though I assure you that you can't go wrong because it is delish!

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Butternut Squash Soup from 100 Days of Real Food

Butternut Squash Soup

Adapted from Joy of Cooking, this recipe has been a favorite of ours for over a decade. Both of our kids love it too, which is always a bonus, and fall is of course the perfect time of year to cook with winter squash since it's currently so fresh and readily available (at least here in North Carolina). I highly recommend topping it with crushed pistachios and fresh sage to really elevate the flavor.
15 Reviews / 4.7 Average
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr
Course: Dinner, Holiday, Lunch, Soups
Cuisine: American
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash (or other winter squash)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 2 leeks (white part only cleaned thoroughly and chopped (you could substitute one onion for the leeks if you prefer))
  • 4 teaspoons ginger (fresh peeled and minced)
  • 5 cups chicken broth (homemade stock is easy and highly recommended)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (if using salted store-bought chicken broth then taste the soup before adding any salt)
  • pistachios (chopped, and/or fresh sage (for garnish))

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice the squash in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet. If you line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper the clean up will be easier.
  • Bake for 30 – 45 minutes or until the thick part of the squash can easily be pierced with a fork. Let cool then scoop out the pulp and discard the skin.
  • Note: This step can be done in advance.
  • In a large soup pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped leeks and ginger. Cook for 5 – 8 minutes until tender, but not browned.
  • Add the squash pulp to the pot along with the 5 cups of chicken stock (I recommend homemade). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and breaking up the squash with the back of your spoon, for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Puree the soup either with a hand immersion blender or in a counter top blender. I highly recommend a hand immersion blender if you like to make soups because you’ll end up with a lot fewer dirty dishes.
  • After the soup has been pureed, stir in the cream and salt (to taste).
  • Ladle into soup bowls and serve warm topped with chopped sage and pistachios.
    Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers.

Notes

  • * Omit optional pistachios to make nut-free.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 1323mg58%
Potassium 997mg28%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 21375IU428%
Vitamin C 65.3mg79%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Teri says

    November 25, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    I started making this soup when I read it on here several years ago, and while I'm making it for Thanksgiving this year, I wanted to share my twist. When I scoop out the pulp, I separate the seeds and roast them with sage or whatever spices. I use them to top the soup for crunch instead of the pistachios.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      November 27, 2020 at 9:12 am

      That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    December 03, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! How come I'd never tried butternut squash before? I'm going to cook it again soon. Thanks for this recipe!

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