Butternut Squash Soup
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As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like a comforting, soul-soothing bowl of Butternut Squash Soup. This fall favorite recipe will envelop you in warmth from the inside out. Creamy, wholesome, and packed with the rich flavors of autumn, it's the perfect dish to satisfy your seasonal cravings. Plus, it's so easy to make that you'll want to whip up a batch every time that chill sets in.For an extra touch of indulgence, I sometimes garnish this velvety soup with crumbled organic goat cheese. It adds a delightful creaminess and a tangy kick. Give it a try, and let the comforting flavors of fall fill your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- hand blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 med onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large butternut squash (about 2¼ pounds) peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 2 tsp chipotles in adobo minced
- 2 cups white sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh sage chopped
Instructions
- Add the oil, onion, salt, and garlic to a large pot and cook until the onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 med onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp fine sea salt
- Add the squash, stock, water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the squash is soft, about 20 minutes.1 large butternut squash (about 2¼ pounds), 4 cups chicken stock, 4 cups water
- Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes. Next add chipotles in adobo.2 cups white sweet corn kernels, 2 tsp chipotles in adobo
- Using a hand blender or regular blender, puree the soup, leaving some chunks or to your desired consistency. Garnish each serving with fresh sage and freshly ground cracked pepper. Note, if you use a regular blender we suggest you let the soup cool before blending.2 sprigs fresh sage, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Health Benefit:
One important nutrient in butternut squash is potassium, which can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke because potassium helps keeps blood pressure in check. It's also high in beta carotene, which is great for immune function and eye health. So make yourself a bowl of this soup ASAP and enjoy!!
It’s also a great hydrator. One serving of butternut squash is roughly 87% water, which can help keep you hydrated.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6g
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