Roasted creamy butternut squash soup

Roast butternut squash and blend with cream, broth, and spices for a smooth soup.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Butternut Squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)1Kg
Olive Oil (for roasting)2Tbsp
Yellow Onion (chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Vegetable Broth (low sodium)1Liter
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)250Milliliter
Nutmeg (ground)0.5Tsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Fresh Thyme (for garnish)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in a bit of olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another minute.
  6. Add the roasted squash to the pot along with the vegetable broth.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream and ground nutmeg. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.

Kitchen equipment

Immersion Blender