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Classic Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted butternut squash is blended with warm spices and cream into a smooth, velvety soup perfect for fall and winter.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 45 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 SoupCategory
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Squash soups have been part of American cooking since Native American cultivation of squash long before European settlers arrived, but the smooth, pureed butternut squash version became especially trendy in American restaurants and home kitchens throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Velvety, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet

Roasted butternut squash is blended with warm spices and cream into a smooth, velvety soup perfect for fall and winter.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss the squash with olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  3. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  4. Add the roasted squash, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Simmer 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
  6. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper before serving.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Roasting the squash first, rather than just boiling it, brings out a deeper, sweeter flavor. A drizzle of cream or a sprinkle of toasted pepitas makes a nice finishing touch.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Servings6
CategorySoup
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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