Nancy's Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Nancy's Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Embrace the season with this comforting and subtly sweet Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. A harmonious blend of roasted butternut squash, tart Granny Smith apples, and aromatic shallots, simmered to perfection in rich chicken stock. Velvety smooth and utterly delightful, this soup is a celebration of autumn's bounty.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    49 g
  • Cholesterol
    13 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    872 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Recipe View Pour enough water into a baking dish to be about 3/4-inch deep. Place squash halves into the water with the cut side facing up.

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Recipe View Roast in preheated oven until a fork easily pierces through the flesh, 45 to 50 minutes; Remove from oven and flip squash; let cool enough to handle.

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Recipe View Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute shallots in hot butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Recipe View Pour 3 to 5 cups chicken stock into the pot; stir. Add apples to the stock; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the apples are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

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Recipe View Use a fork to scrape the flesh from the butternut squash, finishing with a spoon to get the last bits away from the skin; add to the simmering stock. Add remaining 3 cups stock to the pot, bring mixture to a simmer, and continue to cook until everything is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter to saute the shallots.
A pinch of nutmeg or a dash of cinnamon can add a warm, spiced note.
Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of cream, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
To make it vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken stock.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Mina Crona

    I added a little ginger and it was a game changer!

  • Aileen Erdmanrohan

    So easy to make and the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening.

  • Sierra Waelchi

    This soup is amazing! The apple adds such a nice sweetness.

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