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    Home » Recipes » Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: September 25, 2020 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 10 Comments
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    Butternut Squash Soup made in the crockpot, Instant Pot, or stovetop is the best creamy, easy and healthy soup made with roasted butternut squash and apple.

    This fall inspired homemade soup recipe is full of flavor and wholesome ingredients that just make you feel good. My version of roasted butternut squash soup is super creamy but the recipe is dairy free. 

    roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Why this recipe works:

    Homemade soup recipes are the best, and this one is perfect for fall!

    I had picked up a butternut squash at the farmers market, roasted it, and then had no idea what I was going to do with it. I ended up using half for butternut squash ravioli made with homemade pasta and half for this soup.

    • Only six ingredients are needed to make this roasted butternut soup.
    • You can swap the chicken broth with vegetable stock to make this recipe vegetarian and vegan.
    • Instructions below on how to make it on the stove, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot.

    Ingredients needed:

    • olive oil
    • onion
    • garlic
    • Honeycrisp apple - other varieties will work but this is my favorite
    • chicken broth
    • roasted butternut squash

    How to make healthy butternut squash soup:

    Prior to cooking the soup, you will roast the butternut squash, mash it, and measure out 2 cups. The remaining amount can be used in other recipes or served alone as a side dish.

    1. You'll start by heating the oil where you will then saute the onion. Once browned you'll add the apple and garlic.
    2. The chicken broth and mashed roasted squash are added to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce heat to low to simmer.
    3. Blend with an immersion blender until creamy smooth. I used to transfer my hot soups like this one to my blender, but now that I have an immersion blender, I think that works a million times better!
    4. Serve and enjoy! 
    process photos for Butternut Squash Soup recipe

    Herb and spice recommendations:

    My recipe is simple. Can you believe I don't add any except for salt and pepper? The honeycrisp apple, combined with my homemade chicken broth, gave my soup all the flavor it needed.

    If you want to kick the flavor up a notch, here are some ideas of the spices you can add:

    • Sage - This herb goes hand and hand with butternut squash. I've used sage in other butternut squash recipes including my Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash with Sage Brown Butter and my Butternut Squash Cake. I personally think the best way to use sage is to fry fresh sage leaves in butter.
    • Cayenne Pepper - A little goes a long way. If you want to add a little spice to your soup, a dash of cayenne pepper will do the trick.
    • Cinnamon and Nutmeg - What better way to bring out the fall flavors?

    Recipe tips and substitutions:

    • This butternut soup recipe is extremely easy. Yes, roasting the squash is time consuming, but no one can deny that it's easy. If you'd like, you can roast a ton of winter squash at the beginning of the season and store it in the freezer so that you always have it at the ready.
    • You can choose to make my butternut squash soup on the stovetop in a dutch oven, in your crockpot, or in the Instant Pot.
    • This healthy and comforting recipe is perfectly delicious all on its own. I, however, love to have something crunchy and/or cheesy with my soups. Served up hot with a grilled cheese, we had a hearty and savory fall dinner!
    • Substitutions: Any kind of winter squash like pumpkin, carnival, buttercup, etc. will work in place of the butternut squash. Likewise, any kind of apple will work in this recipe however Honeycrisps are sweet and have great flavor. Vegetable broth can be used in place of chicken broth.

    Related recipes:

    Everyone loves a delicious homemade soup. Especially during the fall when the weather starts to change. Here are some of my favorite recommendations:

    • Winter Minestrone Soup
    • Leftover Turkey Soup
    • Creamy Chicken Soup
    • Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
    • Italian Wedding Soup
    • Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Homemade Mushroom Soup
    • New England Style Clam Chowder
    • Sweet Potato Soup with Peanut Butter

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    My version of Butternut Squash Soup combines creamy roasted butternut squash with the fresh fall flavor of honeycrisp apple creating a healthy autumn soup.
    creamy Butternut Squash Soup in bowl with spoon

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup made in the crockpot, Instant Pot, or stovetop is the best creamy, easy and healthy soup made with roasted butternut squash and apple.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Scale: 6 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
    • 1 honeycrisp apple (peeled and chopped)
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups butternut squash (roasted and mashed)

    Instructions

    To roast the butternut squash:

    • See link in notes for full instructions on how to roast. Once cool enough to handle, mash and measure out 2 cups.
      a cooked butternut squash

    To make butternut squash soup on the stove top:

    • In a medium sauce pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add garlic and apple and stir for 1-2 more minutes.
      apples and onions for soup
    • Add chicken broth and roasted squash. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes. 
      chicken broth for Butternut Squash Soup
    • Process soup through a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
      immersion blender for squash soup

    To make butternut squash soup in the slow cooker:

    • In a medium sauce pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add garlic and apple and stir for 1-2 more minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
    • Add chicken broth and roasted squash. Heat on low for 2-4 hours. Process soup through a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

    To make butternut squash soup in the Instant Pot:

    • Using saute mode on Instant Pot, heat oil. Saute onion, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add garlic and apple and stir for 1-2 more minutes.
    • Add chicken broth and roasted squash. Close lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure when done. Process soup through a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
      ladel of butternut soup

    Notes

    https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/roast-winter-squash/

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4975IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    This post was originally created in October 2015 and has been updated with updated photos, recipe tips, and helpful information. Don't worry - I didn't change the recipe!

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    Comments

    1. Lorelei

      February 02, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Hi Krissy - I apologize. I was looking in the wrong place and didn’t see your whole recipe showing the measurements. I’m all set! Making it now!

      Reply
    2. Lorelei

      February 02, 2021 at 6:23 am

      There are no measurements listed for the ingredients. How much chicken broth is needed? I’m anxious to make it! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Judy Tremellen

      November 04, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic, healthy soup option!! We added a little bite size grilled chicken from another meal and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt as a garnish. Super creamy,brought on the Fall, y’all!

      Reply
    4. Lorraine Spanglo

      October 05, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Where doesthe salt come from. Is it the broth? Need to adjust for renal diet. Thank you

      Reply
      • Krissy

        October 06, 2019 at 7:06 am

        Yes. You can use a low sodium chicken broth to meet your needs. -Krissy

        Reply
    5. Sabrina

      October 17, 2018 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      I love how sometimes the simplest things are the best, just allowing the flavor to shine!

      Reply
    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

      October 17, 2018 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

      Reply
    7. Kimberly

      October 16, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious classic, love it!

      Reply
    8. Julie

      October 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is quintessential fall. Yum!

      Reply
    9. Kara

      October 16, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a perfect fall soup recipe! I love that you added an apple to give it a bit of sweetness. Yum!

      Reply

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