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Honey roasted butternut squash soup

September 11, 2019 by Alida Ryder 8 Comments

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Honey roasted butternut squash soup is like a hug in a bowl and the perfect comforting fall meal. Perfect for making ahead, vegetarian and gluten-free!

Honey roasted butternut squash soup

This honey roasted butternut squash soup is a constant feature during the colder months because it’s warm and comforting (I’m not joking when I say it’s like a hug in a bowl) and I can easily make a big pot in one go, ensuring we have a delicious, healthy and warming meal at the ready at all times. And who doesn’t love a big pot of soup?

I always serve butternut squash or pumpkin soup with a swirl of cream but you can use yogurt or coconut cream if you’d prefer something lighter. Serve with some sliced baguette for a perfect fall dinner.

Honey roasted butternut squash soup

How to make butternut squash soup

Slice two whole butternut in half. Drizzle with olive oil and honey then season with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting tray, add a splash of water to the pan and cover with foil. Roast the butternut for an hour or so until they’re fork-tender.

Soften the onion, leeks, carrot and celery in a few tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot. Add the garlic and herbs then add the roasted butternut squash and chicken stock/vegetable stock. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove the herbs then blend the soup until smooth. You can either use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the soup to a blender. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and add the cream. Bring the soup back up to a simmer for 5 minutes then season to taste and serve.

Can you freeze butternut squash soup?

This easy butternut soup recipe is GREAT for freezing. I usually make a double or triple quantity of the soup then freeze the remainder in smaller portions, perfect for defrosting and serving as a quick lunch or dinner. You could leave out the cream to make the soup even more stable when freezing but other than that, you can freeze it as is.

If you want to meal prep butternut or pumpkin soup ahead, you could skip the roasting and just place all the chopped vegetables in freezer bags ready to be added to your slow cooker or instant pot with stock and aromatics. Of course the flavor will be slightly altered as roasting the butternut squash adds so much caramelized flavor but this is still a great way to get a delicious, healthy and easy meal on the table fast.

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Honey roasted butternut squash soup

Honey roasted butternut squash soup

Honey roasted butternut squash soup is like a hug in a bowl and the perfect comforting fall meal. Perfect for making ahead, vegetarian and gluten-free!
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Course: Dinner, Soup, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash soup, butternut squash soup recipe, roasted butternut squash soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 3 medium butternut squash halved, lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

For the soup base

  • 3 leeks finely chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 large carrot finely chopped
  • 3 celery spears finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken/vegetable stock/broth (1.5 liters)
  • ½ cup cream/coconut milk
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200º/400ºF. 
  • Generously drizzle the cut-side of the butternut with the olive oil and honey then season. 
  • Place cut-side down in a roasting pan then add 1 cup of water and cover with foil. 
  • Roast for 45-60 mins or until the butternut is completely tender and starting to caramelize. 
  • Remove from the oven then scoop out the flesh, discarding the skin and seeds. 
  • In a large pot, fry the leeks, celery, carrot and onion in a few tablespoons of olive oil/butter until soft and fragrant then add the garlic and herbs. 
  • Cook the soup base for 5-10 minutes until the vegetable just start to caramelize then add the roasted butternut and chicken stock. 
  • Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until all the vegetable are cooked through and the stock has reduced slightly. 
  • Remove the herbs and transfer the soup to a blender then blend until completely smooth. Pour back into the pot and add the cream. 
  • Bring back up to a simmer, cooking for another 5 minutes then season to taste and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 1638mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 48745IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Veronica Holliday

    February 8, 2019 at 8:27 PM

    Made this earlier in the week and froze a batch, have had a portion for most late afternoon snacks. The honey is the perfect ‘finish offer’ – love it!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 10, 2019 at 7:33 PM

      So happy you liked it! Perfect for freezing ahead.

      Reply
  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    September 18, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    A bowl full of comfort right there Alida!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 23, 2018 at 12:49 PM

      Totally!

      Reply
  3. Caroline

    September 18, 2018 at 6:58 PM

    This recipe looks easy and delish! Definitely trying it soon!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 18, 2018 at 7:27 PM

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. 2pots2cook

    September 18, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    My oh my ! Not only pinning and sharing but spreading the word and plates 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 18, 2018 at 7:27 PM

      🙂

      Reply

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