Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. My butternut squash soup recipe is filled with a select blend of spices and fresh herbs that compliment the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. Butternut squash has a nutty taste and soft consistency when cooked, making it perfect for soup season. Once you blend it, you’ll always crave the luxurious creaminess that results from this perfect blend of ingredients. This is definitely my favorite way to make it, and I think you’ll love this recipe as much as we do. Let me show you how to make butternut squash soup! Sprinkle with a bit of salt and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and slightly caramelize at the bottom of the pot. Add the Stock and Simmer. Add the chicken stock or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until everything is nice and tender. Adjust and Final Simmer. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, seasonings, and amount of liquid. You can add a bit more stock or water to thin it out, if desired. You can simmer longer if you’d like. If you’re adding any cooked proteins, add them just before the final simmer to warm them through. Garnish and Serve. I like to sprinkle on freshly toasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds, spicy red pepper flakes, and some fresh chopped parsley. Boom! Done! Nothing like a bowl of butternut squash soup! Looks so good, doesn’t it? So nice and creamy, with the perfect amount of spices for great flavor. This is the best butternut squash soup I’ve had by far, just the way I like it. Perfection, my friends.
Cajun or Creole. Use Cajun Seasoning or Creole Seasoning for a southern U.S. flavor spin. Curried Butternut Squash Soup. Try my Homemade Curry Powder for a burst of curry flavor. This is even better when you add coconut milk. Go International. Think outside the box with blends like Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Ethiopian Berbere, or Chinese 5 Spice. Sweeten it with a bit of maple syrup.
Add Proteins. You can round out the soup to make it more of a meal by adding in cooked chicken or pork, shrimp or other seafood, silky tofu, lentils or beans. Extra Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. Want extra richness and creaminess? Consider swirling in cream cheese until melted through, goat cheese, or heavy cream. Winter Squash Options. You can easily make this recipe with other winter squash as you find them. Try it with roasted butternut squash. It’s also perfect for gourds like pumpkin. You can also freeze it for 2-3 months in freezer containers. I do this all the time when I made large batches. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my butternut squash soup recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and what spices and seasonings you decided to use. Immersion Blender - I love my immersion blender. It makes soup making so much easier than transferring it back and forth between the pot and blender.
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/10/23 to include new information. It was originally published on 11/21/22.
