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As the leaves start to change and a chill creeps into the air, it’s time to embrace the cozy embrace of fall cuisine. Our recipe for Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is the epitome of comfort in a bowl. With its rich, velvety texture and the warming essence of butternut squash, this soup is the ultimate autumn indulgence. Join us as we dive into the culinary magic of creating a bowl of pure comfort and flavor.

Cost

IngredientAmountAP CostRecipe Cost
Butternut Squash1 Large, about 3 pounds$2.00$2.00
Olive Oil2 T$5.00$.0.25
Onion1 Large$0.50$0.50
Carrots2$.0.25$0.50
Garlic Cloves2$0.50$0.10
Vegetable Broth4 C$3.00$1.50
Dried Thyme1 tsp$3.00$0.10
Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp$2.00$0.10
Salt and Pepperto taste
Heavy Cream1/2 C$2.00$0.50
Optional Toppings (e.g., toasted pumpkin seeds, croutons, sour cream, fresh herbs)to taste$4.00$0.50

Step-by-step

Roast the Butternut Squash:

Imagine your kitchen filled with the inviting aroma of roasting butternut squash. Preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C) is like setting the stage for a culinary transformation. As you carefully arrange the butternut squash chunks on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil, it’s as if you’re painting the canvas for a masterpiece. Tossing the squash to ensure it’s all coated with the aromatic oil is like the final brushstroke that adds flavor to this culinary artwork. Then, as the squash roasts for 30-40 minutes, it transforms into tender, slightly caramelized pieces that will become the heart of your soup.

Sauté Vegetables:

Now, picture yourself at the stovetop, creating a flavorful base for your soup. Heating that olive oil in a large pot is like igniting the overture to a grand symphony. As you add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic, you’re composing a melodic medley of aromas. Cooking these vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they’re softened is like conducting the first movement, setting the tone for the entire culinary experience.

Combine Ingredients:

With your sautéed vegetables harmonizing, it’s time to bring the ensemble together. Adding the roasted butternut squash to the pot, along with the vegetable (or chicken) broth, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper is like blending the different sections of an orchestra. Each ingredient plays its part, creating a harmonious flavor symphony.

Simmer and Blend:

As the mixture simmers for 15-20 minutes, it’s akin to the crescendo building in a symphony. The vegetables soften, and the flavors meld together. When you finally remove the pot from heat, it’s like the symphony’s grand finale. Now, with either an immersion blender or a regular blender, you carefully blend the soup until it becomes a smooth and velvety masterpiece. If using a regular blender, you pause briefly, allowing the soup to cool slightly, ensuring it doesn’t miss a beat when blended in batches.

Add Cream and Adjust Seasoning:

Returning the blended soup to the pot (if you used a regular blender) is like bringing all the instruments back together for an encore. You stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk), creating the rich, creamy undertones that add depth to the composition. Tasting and adjusting the seasoning is like adding the final embellishments to the score, ensuring the soup is pitch-perfect.

Serve:

Finally, ladling the creamy butternut squash soup into bowls is like the moment the curtain rises. You have created a culinary masterpiece that’s now ready for its audience. Adding optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds, croutons, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh herbs is like providing the finishing touches that make your masterpiece truly shine.

In the end, this creamy butternut squash soup is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary symphony, warm, comforting, and full of autumn flavors. It’s the perfect soundtrack to a cozy meal on a chilly day. Enjoy the masterpiece you’ve created!

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Difficulty:IntermediatePrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 25 minutesRest time: 4 minutesTotal time: 44 minutesServings:4 servings Best Season:Winter

Description

This creamy butternut squash soup is warm, comforting, and full of autumn flavors. It’s perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day!

Ingredients

Instructions

    Roast the Butternut Squash:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the butternut squash chunks on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Sauté Vegetables:

  4. In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  5. Combine Ingredients:

  6. Add the roasted butternut squash to the pot, along with the vegetable (or chicken) broth, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  7. Simmer and Blend:

  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Remove the pot from heat.
  9. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches), carefully blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, be sure to allow the soup to cool slightly before blending, and blend in batches.
  10. Add Cream and Adjust Seasoning:

  11. Return the blended soup to the pot (if using a regular blender). Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and warm over low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  12. Serve:

  13. Ladle the creamy butternut squash soup into bowls. Add optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds, croutons, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh herbs.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can sauté the butternut squash with onions and garlic before adding the broth.
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