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Effortless Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Effortless roasted butternut squash soup: Practical, easy, and perfect for busy days. Enjoy homemade comfort without the fuss
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash, Roasted, Soup
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 187kcal

Equipment

  • 1 tray
  • 1 blender

Ingredients

  • 1 package of frozen and chopped butternut squash about 750 g
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or more for drizzling
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 to 4 cups 24 to 32 ounces vegetable broth, as needed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter to taste

Instructions

  • Chop & Roast: Start by chopping your carrots and onions, then add them to a tray lined with parchment paper. Don't forget to chop the carrots into smaller pieces than the squash to ensure everything cooks evenly. Roast until they're soft and tender.
  • Blend & Season: Transfer those beautifully roasted veggies into your blender. Add a dollop of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of nutmeg, and some chicken broth. Blend until silky smooth.
  • Serve & Enjoy: The soup should be at the perfect temperature to devour straight away. If not, you can always warm it up in the microwave or on the stove, but remember that means an extra dish to wash!

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Notes

This soup is incredibly easy to make. The trickiest part is cutting the carrots to the right size. Carrots take longer to cook than the butternut squash, so to ensure everything is done at the same time, you must either cut them smaller (which is what I usually do) or give them a head start in the oven. If you prefer not to do either, just add them to a separate baking tray. This way, you can take them out of the oven without risking burning the other veggies.
I don't find it necessary in my oven, but if you think yours will burn your veggies, you can always cover it up with some foil. If you have any questions, let me know! :)