Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe – Made For Two!

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect cold weather soup recipe that is super easy to make.

And although most recipes that you find are for 6-8 servings, if not more, this recipe is designed to serve two large bowls of soup.

And if you are eating it as the main dish, that should leave you with no leftovers. However, if you are eating it as the first course to a larger meal, then you will be lucky enough to have a little leftover soup that you can eat the next day or freeze for later use.

But the best part about this recipe is that it is made without turning on the oven. Instead, the butternut squash gets roasted in a skillet and once tender the remaining ingredients are added to finish it off.

Then place the cooked contents in a large food processor or a high powered blender, along with some half and half and puree. Once the soup is nice and smooth you are ready to serve!

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 lb. Butternut squash, cubed
• 1 Tbsp. Light brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Half & half

INSTRUCTIONS

The first step in making this creamy butternut squash soup is to peel and slice the squash. However, you can skip this step if you purchase the squash already peeled and cubed for you at the grocery.

Otherwise, take a large, sharp knife to a small whole butternut squash and cut off the top stem and bottom section so that the squash can sit flat on your cutting board.

Then, with the squash sitting upright, run your knife down the center to make two long halves. Use a large spoon to remove the seeds and pulp from the center of each half.

*An alternative method is to soften the butternut squash before cutting it by placing it in the microwave for 5-8 minutes on high heat setting. Then cut the squash in half and remove the seeds and pulp.

Next, peel each side until the flesh is bright orange in color. You don’t want to leave any of the layers of the skin attached to the squash or your soup may seem bitter.

After peeling, use a sharp knife to cut the squash into 1-2 inch cubes. The smaller the pieces, the faster that your soup will cook.

Cooking Instructions

In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Then add the butternut squash, brown sugar, and cinnamon and mix well.

Cover the skillet and cook for 20 – 25 minutes until the squash is tender. Be sure to flip the squash a few times during the cooking process.

Once the butternut squash is fork tender mash it with a potato masher. You don’t have to make it into a puree, but you want to make sure all of the large chunks are soft enough to mash easily.

Then add the broth, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and salt & pepper to the skillet.

Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 5 more minutes. Then transfer the ingredients to a large mouth food processor or high-powered blender and pulse until smooth.

Be sure to not over fill your food processor or blender with the mixture. Doing so will result in the contents exploding and making a huge mess in your kitchen.

Fill your container only half full, working in batches if needed.

Then add the half and half to the blender and pulse again until the ingredients are well incorporated.

Serve immediately or place the soup back in the skillet over low heat until ready to serve.

Suggested Toppings

Although you can serve the butternut squash soup as is, adding a few toppings can add a little texture to the soup and make it taste extra delicious.

My suggested toppings for your butternut squash soup:

• Croutons
• Toasted Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
• Sunflower Seeds
• Half and Half or Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzled on top
• Sour cream
• Chives
• Bacon bits
• Goat cheese

I am sure you can think of other delicious toppings to add to your soup, but at least you have a few ideas already!

What To Serve With Butternut Squash Soup

The best thing about soup is that it can be served as a stand alone main dish recipe. However, sometimes you might prefer to serve it alongside another dish or to serve it as an appetizer.

In that case, here are a few recipe inspirations that pair nicely with this classic comfort food recipe.

• French Bread
• Texas Roadhouse Copycat Rolls
• Wild Rice Salad
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
• French Dip Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
• Turkey Breast Roast
• Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Enjoy! Mary

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