Easy Butternut Squash Soup
PUBLISHED ON: 11.02.2024
There’s a hint of autumn in the air, a teasing promise that fall weather has finally arrived in North Florida—only to slip away just as quickly. We still have another month to wait before the cooler temperatures settle in for good. When that moment finally arrives, we will shut off our air conditioners, throw open the windows, and officially declare that fall has arrived.
This past weekend, we gathered with friends and embraced the theme of “Fall Harvest”—because, of course, we did! Each of us brought a dish to celebrate the much-anticipated arrival of fall weather.
A simmering pot of butternut squash soup was our contribution. This soup represents the comfort of the fall weather. This recipe has no chicken stock, cream or butter-just good for you ingredients with plenty of sage, rosemary and ginger to pack a vibrant flavor punch.
Toss a great salad, grab some crusty bread, invite family and friends to join you.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 lb. cubed butternut squash
**Note: I used packaged cubed butternut squash for convenience.
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1/2 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), for serving
Directions:
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt and several grinds of pepper and sauté until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, rosemary and ginger. Stir and cook for approximately a minute, or until fragrant, and then add three cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Cover until squash is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Let cool slightly, and then pour soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth.
If your soup is too thick , add up to another cup of vegetable broth and blend. Season to taste. Serve with pepitas.
Enjoy!
Bailey Knapp
Looks really good!
Ronit Penso
This soup looks so tasty and velvety. The mix of fresh herbs and ginger is very unique! 🙂
Yeah, Another Blogger
I love butternut squash soup. I think of it as a comfort food. And comfort foods are hard to beat.
Shirley
That is my type of dish.
Gerlinde de Broekert
This looks like a very tasty soup, healthy and perfect for the colder days.
angiesrecipes
Good food doesn’t have to be complicated. This looks really creamy and super!
Marcelle
I already know we will enjoy this soup, Velva. We love pumpkin soup in all forms, now your healthy butternut squash soup is calling my name. My grocery store also has cubed butternut squash available in the produce section, I’ve taken advantage of it too. This is a great recipe!!
Carolyn
I’ve been looking for a good butternut squash recipe. I don’t care for those that use apples or pears. This sounds perfect and I plan to make this soup soon. WEH won’t even try it. He was served some while in Argentina some time ago and refuses to try it since. More for me to enjoy.
sherry
yes some ginger and herbs and spices always improves pumpkin soup. I too like to buy it pre-peeled and chopped!
cheers
sherry
jeanie
What a delicious sounding recipe! I hadn’t thought about buying the chopped squash — it’s one reason why I’ve always opted for pumpkin sup versus squash, even though I really adore the flavor of squash and order that soup if it’s on the menu when I’m out. It’s definitely soup season here — I will have to add this to the list.
The idea of the Fall Harvest party is a wonderful one — such wonderful foods at this time of year and a great time to gather with friends.
Judee
A perfect soup for this time of the year and why not use the packaged squash for convenience. Looks delicious.
Raymund
What a lovely post! Butternut squash soup is such a classic way to celebrate the season, especially when it’s crafted with wholesome ingredients like sage, rosemary, and ginger, no need for heavy creams or stocks. I can almost taste the warmth and aroma from that pot simmering away. Yum!
Jeff the Chef
Perfect for the season! Thanks!
NancyC
I’ve never made butternut squash soup, but I do want to try it sometime–your soup looks so good! It’s a great recipe for fall!
Balvinder
Yes, this is the soup season and I love this creamy butternut squash soup.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Wonderful! Butternut squash soup is one of my favourite in fall! I normally go with sage, but rosemary also sounds like a great addition.
Valentina
Sounds delicious! I hope you’ve gotten to turn off the air by now. Enjoy the season. 🙂 ~Valentina
Frank | Memorie di Angelina
I love winter squash soup and it makes a regular appearance on our table in the colder months. So warming, so comforting. And as you point out it’s easy to get a creamy texture without actual cream.
Nikki - Notes of Life
I love butternut squash soup. I’ll have to give your recipe a go. Thanks!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
One of my favorite soups, perfect for this time of the year. I agree with you about the convenience of buying peeled and cubed squash.
David Scott Allen
Sorry I am so behind! This is beautiful and so comforting, Velva. I have a version I plan to maje — one I had in Botswana.
David Scott Allen
That was suppose to say “I plan to post!” Ugh. It’s too early and I have only had one cup of cocoa. 😉