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Healthy Fall Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

A comforting and nourishing soup made from roasted butternut squash, onion, garlic, and thyme, perfect for chilly fall evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup, Starter
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced Look for smooth, heavy squash for best sweetness.
  • 1 piece onion, chopped Can substitute with shallots or leeks.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred, but powder can be used.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Chicken broth can be used for a non-vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Alternative herbs like rosemary or sage can be used.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • as needed tablespoon Olive oil for roasting Use for roasting squash and sautéing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into even cubes.
Roasting
  1. Place the diced squash in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
Sautéing
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the roasted squash to the pot along with the sautéed onion and garlic.
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
Blending
  1. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Serve warm, possibly with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs on top.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.