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Creamy Apple Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220
A warm, creamy soup combining the sweetness of apples and butternut squash with aromatic spices, perfect for cozy days.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and chopped) Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup half and half

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot, cook onion until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add squash and apples, cook 4-5 minutes, then pour in stock and bring to boil.
  • Simmer 15-20 minutes until squash is tender, then blend until smooth.
  • Return puree to pot, stir in spices, salt, pepper, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add half and half, stir, and serve hot with optional garnishes.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock and half and half with coconut milk.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, butternut squash, Creamy