Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    842

Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn with this Spiced Butternut Squash Soup! Aromatic spices, sweet squash, and a touch of sherry create a velvety, unforgettable soup that's both comforting and elegant.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    34 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1855 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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02 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Pour a thin layer of water into a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Place squash halves, cut-side down, into water in the baking dish.

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Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven until squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove the skin. Set aside.

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04 Step

Recipe View 23 mins Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, leek and garlic in hot butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth and add potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Add cooked squash to the pot, then mash with potatoes until small chunks remain. Use an immersion hand blender to purée soup until smooth.

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Recipe View 0 mins Season soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir in half-and-half cream and sherry. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through; do not boil. Ladle into soup bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream to serve.

For a vegan version, substitute the butter with olive oil, the chicken broth with vegetable broth, and the half-and-half cream and sour cream with cashew cream.
Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness. Don't skip this step!
Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. A pinch more cayenne adds a nice kick.
The sherry adds depth, but you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or a splash of lemon juice if needed.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 280 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Jena Mclaughlinmoore

    I added a little bit of curry powder for an extra kick and it was delicious!

  • Brandon Legros

    I used coconut milk instead of half-and-half and it was still creamy and delicious!

  • Amelie Dubuque

    This soup is amazing! The sherry really makes a difference.

  • Deangelo Weber

    My family loved it! Even my picky eater had seconds.

  • Justyn Rogahn

    This is my new favorite soup recipe!

  • Rossie Lakin

    So easy to make and perfect for a chilly evening.

  • Kirstin Williamson

    I didn't have sherry, so I used apple cider vinegar and it worked great!

  • Selmer Kunze

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

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