Description
Rich, creamy bobby flay butternut squash soup blends autumnal flavors with silky texture. Roasted squash, warm spices, and smooth cream make this comforting dish a seasonal favorite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 lb/1.36 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 0.5 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 3–4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley
- Toasted pepitas
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, cooking until translucent and fragrant, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Caramelize Squash: Introduce diced butternut squash, stirring periodically to develop rich caramelization and soften the vegetable for 9-10 minutes.
- Layer Herbs and Spices: Fold in sage leaves, rosemary, ginger, and garlic, ensuring even distribution of aromatic ingredients throughout the pot.
- Simmer and Infuse: Pour water into the pot, creating a gentle simmer that allows ingredients to release their essential flavors for 45 seconds. Cover and reduce heat, letting the mixture bubble softly for 25-35 minutes until squash becomes completely tender.
- Blend and Refine: Remove from heat and cool briefly. Transfer soup to a high-powered blender, processing until achieving a luxuriously smooth texture. Adjust consistency by adding water if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh parsley, accompanied by crusty artisan bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Squash Selection Matters: Choose ripe, heavy butternut squash with deep orange color and no soft spots for maximum flavor and creamy texture.
- Knife Skills Count: Uniform dicing ensures even cooking and prevents some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Seasoning Strategy: Layer herbs and spices gradually to build complex, rich flavor profiles that enhance the natural sweetness of butternut squash.
- Blending Technique: Cool soup slightly before blending to prevent steam pressure buildup and use gradual water additions to control final consistency, creating a perfectly smooth soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg