Butternut squash soup is a thick, creamy, flavorful and surprisingly easy soup. This butternut squash soup is sure to warm you up from the inside on a brisk winter day. The squash brings a naturally sweet, nutty flavor and blends into a silky texture while the pepper adds a gentle sweetness and bright color. The onion and garlic give an aromatic base while the water and heavy cream keep the flavor balanced and makes the soup luxuriously smooth. Butternut squash soup is comfort in a bowl!
Ingredients
7 or 8 cups pre-cut butternut squash
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 medium chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic smashed
7 cups water
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme for garnish
Procedure
To bring this easy, warm and comforting butternut squash soup into life and perfection, follow the simple steps below:
- Combine the squash, pepper, onion, garlic, water, salt, and sugar ina large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree the soup until silky smooth. You can also cool the soup slightly then puree it in a blender in batches but remove the lid in the hole for the steam to escape.
- Mix in the thyme or curry powder, then taste and adjust seasoning depending on the sweetness on the vegetables.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with more cream if desired for garnish and serve with love.
Enjoy!
