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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Spring Soup with Fresh Herbs

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A comforting and creamy butternut squash soup with fresh herbs, perfect for spring. This easy recipe blends roasted squash and carrots with aromatic herbs for a silky, nourishing soup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (about 1 lb) peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups (1 quart) vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss butternut squash and carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a roasting pan and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. While roasting, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add roasted butternut squash and carrots to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and blend soup until silky smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches (vent lid to avoid splatters).
  5. Return soup to low heat. Stir in optional coconut milk or heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice. Heat gently for 3-5 minutes without boiling.
  6. Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach desired consistency. Let soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splatters. Use dried thyme (1 teaspoon) if fresh is unavailable. For vegan option, use vegetable broth and coconut milk or oat cream instead of heavy cream. Soup stores well in fridge up to 4 days and freezes up to 3 months.

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