Description
Silky Apple Butternut Squash Soup delivers autumn’s warmth with sweet and savory notes from caramelized squash and crisp apples. Rich, creamy comfort waits in each spoonful, inviting you to savor seasonal ingredients blended into pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 ml) cubed butternut squash
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken stock
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) half and half
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium flame. Introduce diced onions and transform them into a soft, translucent state, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and allow its aromatic essence to permeate the kitchen for about 60 seconds.
- Incorporate cubed butternut squash and chopped apples, gently stirring to ensure even heat distribution and initial flavor integration.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot, elevating the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Let the liquid bubble quietly for 15-20 minutes, allowing butternut squash to surrender its firmness and become delightfully tender.
- Transfer the liquid treasure to a blender, securing the lid with a protective towel to prevent potential heat-induced mishaps.
- Transform the mixture into a velvety smooth puree, then return it to the original cooking vessel.
- Introduce a harmonious blend of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow these flavors to dance and meld for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in half and half, creating a luxurious, creamy texture. Taste and refine seasonings as your palate suggests.
- Elegantly ladle the soup into waiting bowls, optionally garnishing with freshly grated nutmeg, diced apple fragments, or a graceful dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by sautéing onions and garlic slowly, releasing their natural sweetness and creating a rich aromatic base for the soup.
- Select ripe, firm butternut squash and crisp apples to ensure a balanced, complex taste profile with natural sweetness and depth.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender carefully to achieve a smooth, creamy texture without splattering hot liquid.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Elevate presentation with elegant garnishes like toasted pumpkin seeds, crispy sage leaves, or a swirl of cream for visual appeal.
- Store leftover soup in airtight containers for up to 4 days, allowing flavors to develop and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg