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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Delightful Creamy Butternut Squash Soup for Cozy Nights

Comforting creamy butternut squash soup perfect for chilly evenings, featuring flavors of ginger and sage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil adds a rich flavor
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt essential for flavor
  • 1 medium butternut squash cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 leaves fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Add cubed butternut squash and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix in 2 minced cloves of garlic, 4 fresh sage leaves, 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Allow the soup to cool slightly before transferring it to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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