Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Printable View)

Velvety soup with roasted butternut squash, caramelized vegetables, and warm spices. Ready in 1 hour.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

→ Finish

11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
12 - Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss butternut squash cubes, onion, carrots, and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and nutmeg. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until squash is golden and tender.
04 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in cream or coconut milk if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasting step creates depth that stove top soups just cant match
  • It freezes beautifully so you can make a double batch for lazy weeks
  • One pot, one sheet pan, and almost zero active cooking time
02 -
  • Letting the roasted vegetables simmer in the broth for those 10 minutes is crucial for deep flavor development
  • Blending hot soup can be dangerous, so always vent your blender lid or use an immersion blender directly in the pot
03 -
  • Cut your squash into uniform cubes so everything roasts evenly
  • If using a countertop blender, work in small batches and never fill more than halfway

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