Description
Experience the warm, comforting embrace of Sage Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. This creamy soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves
- 1 yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, whole or roughly chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and chop it into roughly 1-inch cubes. Roughly chop the onion and peel the garlic cloves.
- Spread the cubed butternut squash, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves onto a large baking sheet. Add the fresh sage leaves, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated and spread in a single layer. Roast for 25-35 minutes, until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables and crispy sage to a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches. If using a regular blender, fill it no more than halfway and secure the lid tightly.
- Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative) and a pinch of nutmeg. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through, adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve. Consider garnishing with crispy sage leaves, toasted pepitas, a cream swirl, croutons, or a dash of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, don't skip the roasting step. You can adjust the soup's consistency by adding more broth or water if it's too thick. Garnishes like crispy sage leaves and toasted pepitas add texture and flavor.