It’s sweater weather, but it’s also soup weather. I love a good, hearty soup this time of year. This recipe is delicious and easy to make.
Squash Soup Recipe
Prep time is 10 minutes, and cooking time is 20 minutes. So, in just half an hour, you will have a delightful dinner for your family. This recipe serves 8 people.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 pounds of chopped butternut squash (6 heaping cups)
- 3 small carrots, chopped (1 cup)
- 3 to 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 cups of apple cider or apple juice (don’t use apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, plus a dash of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 ounces of low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (you can add more to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Heavy cream (optional)
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, stirring frequently.
Add the squash, carrots, vegetable broth, apple cider, and spices. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the squash and carrots are soft.
Add the pumpkin puree, butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar. Stir until everything is well combined and the butter and cream cheese have melted. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender, working in batches if necessary.
Sample the soup and add salt as desired. You may also want to add extra brown sugar or even honey to achieve the taste you like. You can also add a little heavy cream if you want a more decadent soup. Adding more vegetable broth will make the soup thinner. If needed, return the soup to the burner over medium-high heat to warm it through.
If you want some bread to go with this soup, there are many great options depending on what you like. Trader Joe’s is currently offering delicious pumpkin bread this time of year that would go well with this soup.
If your children are older, they can get involved by helping prepare the carrots, onions, and squash. If you double the batch, you will have plenty of leftovers for the week. This soup is so delicious!
I hope you enjoy it and stay warm and cozy this fall season.
