
Roasted Butternut Squash Bliss
A creamy and flavorful roasted butternut squash soup, perfect for a cozy autumn evening. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3.50 poundsButternut Squash(Large, peeled and seeded)
- 1.00 tablespoonAvocado Oil(For roasting)
- 1.00 mediumYellow Onion(Halved)
- 1.00 cloveGarlic(Peeled)
- 0.50 tablespoonMaple Syrup(Adds sweetness)
- 1.00 teaspoonSalt(To taste)
- freshly groundBlack Pepper(To taste)
- 0.25 teaspoonNutmeg(Ground)
- 0.25 teaspoonGinger(Ground)
- 3.00 cupsVegetable Broth(Start with this amount, add more for desired consistency)
- optionalPepitas(For garnish)
- optionalParsley(Freshly chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the butternut squash by halving, deseeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Toss butternut squash with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Add halved onion to the baking sheet, cut-side down, and drizzle with oil. Roast for another 15 minutes.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Let the squash and onion cool slightly.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Scoop out the roasted butternut squash and onion flesh into a blender.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add garlic, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and ginger to the blender.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Pour soup into bowls and garnish with pepitas and parsley, if desired.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes