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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Fall

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

A rich and velvety butternut squash soup perfect for chilly fall days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the diced butternut squash, broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  5. Puree the soup until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream.
  6. Heat through and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.

Nutrition

Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, fall soup, comfort food