Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Cream
A deliciously creamy and hearty soup made with butternut squash and a hint of apple. Perfect for a cozy fall dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Apple - 1, peeled and grated
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Butternut squash - 1 large, peeled and cubed
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add the roasted butternut squash and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the grated apple and heavy cream.
- Stir the apple cream and nutmeg into the soup. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with a drizzle of apple cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 10g