Hearty Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut squash is a rich source of beta-carotene, which is converted by the body into vitamin A. Vitamin A plays an important role in vision health and immune function.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Hearty Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Cooking Method: Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: American, European Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Butternut Squash
• 2 large Apples
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Heavy Cream
• 4 tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and place them cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Peel and chop the apples, onion, and garlic cloves.
4. Toss the chopped apples, onion, and garlic with olive oil and spread them on the same baking sheet as the butternut squash.
5. Roast the butternut squash, apples, onion, and garlic in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
6. Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly, then scoop the flesh of the butternut squash out of the skin.
7. In a large pot, combine the roasted vegetables, vegetable broth, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Use an immersion blender or a countertop blender to puree the soup until smooth.
10. Stir in the heavy cream and heat the soup gently until warmed through.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.