Description
Mediterranean comfort shines through this roasted feta soup with butternut squash & honey, blending creamy textures with rich seasonal flavors. Warm spices and golden roasted ingredients create a comforting bowl you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1.2 L) butternut squash, cubed
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) feta chunk
- 1 qt (32 oz/946 mL) vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup (79 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) honey
- ½ bulb garlic (bottom half only)
- 4 sage leaves
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 400°F for optimal roasting conditions.
- Pan Setup: Coat a robust braising pan with olive oil, creating a protective cooking surface for butternut squash, feta, and garlic.
- Initial Roasting: Distribute butternut squash evenly, season with salt and dried herbs, positioning whole feta chunk and halved garlic bulb cut-side down in the pan.
- Caramelization Process: Cover pan and roast for 45-60 minutes until squash becomes tender and feta softens, developing rich flavor dimensions.
- Flavor Enhancement: Extract roasted garlic, squeeze cloves into pan, and incorporate honey, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs to amplify the soup’s complexity.
- Texture Refinement: Blend the roasted mixture using an immersion blender or food processor until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Perform final seasoning adjustment, then garnish with a delicate honey drizzle and serve alongside crispy feta toast for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Roast with Precision: Ensure oven is exactly 400°F for perfect caramelization and even cooking of squash and feta.
- Strategic Pan Selection: Use a heavy-duty, oven-safe pan with high sides to capture all the delicious roasted flavors and prevent spillage.
- Herb and Seasoning Technique: Thoroughly coat butternut squash with salt and dried herbs before roasting to maximize flavor intensity and depth.
- Blending Brilliance: Use an immersion blender for the smoothest texture, avoiding transferring hot liquid and minimizing cleanup while maintaining optimal soup consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg