Nourishing Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Butternut squash soup is a delicious fall favorite at our house. The kids love its bright color and sweet flavor, and it is usually an appetizer at Thanksgiving too!

Why Butternut Squash?

When in season, butternut squash is extremely inexpensive (often 29 cents or 39 cents a pound at the farmers market) and keeps for months in a cool place like the pantry.

Butternut is excellent roasted on its own as a simple meal addition, but it really stands out in a creamy soup like this.

I always crave this recipe in the fall. It is naturally sweet and filling, but also naturally healthy! Butternut squash is a highly nutritious and inexpensive vegetable and can also be used for stir frys, roasted vegetable medleys, and more.

Almost as Good as Homemade…

There are nights when I don’t have fresh squash on hand or the time to cook and prep it. I love this brand of pre-made butternut squash soup (it has all of the good stuff just like homemade) and keep it in the pantry to serve with a salad or stir-fry on a busy night.

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe (Fast & Nourishing Meal)

A creamy and rich butternut squash soup with savory hints of nutmeg and garlic!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Calories 152kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

6

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Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 1 sweet onion
• 2 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth (plus more to thin)
• salt (to taste)
• 1 dash black pepper
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 pinch thyme (optional)

Instructions

• Cut top and bottom off the butternut squash and use knife to carefully cut remaining skin off.
• Cut in half and scoop out seeds.
• Chop squash into small cubes and dice onion.
• In a large stock pot, melt the butter and add the diced onion.
• Saute 3 minutes until starting to soften and add squash.
• Saute an additional 5 minutes until squash starts to brown.
• Add coconut milk, broth, and spices and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer about 20 minutes until soft.
• Use a blender or hand blender to puree until smooth.
• Serve warm or make ahead to reheat for a fast meal addition.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe (Fast & Nourishing Meal)

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 152 Calories from Fat 111

% Daily Value*

Fat 12.3g19%

Saturated Fat 9.7g61%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 551mg24%

Carbohydrates 10.6g4%

Fiber 2.8g12%

Sugar 2.3g3%

Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Don’t throw out your squash seeds — roast them for a tasty, nutrient dense snack!

What’s your favorite fall soup or stew? Ever made this kind? Share below!