Baja Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Baja Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Butternut or other winter squash; 1 t canola oil; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 1 carrott, chopped; 1 t ground cumin; 1 chipotle chili in abodoe sauce, chopped; 1/8 t ground cloves; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 t freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 2 T chopped fresh chives or cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/2 Butternut or other winter squash
1 t canola oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 carrott, chopped
1 t ground cumin
1 chipotle chili in abodoe sauce, chopped
1/8 t ground cloves
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 t freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 T chopped fresh chives or cilantro

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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2. Cut squash in half and seed. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out flesh when cool enough to handle.
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3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrot and stir to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the squash flesh, cumin, chipotle to taste and cloves. Add broth and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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4. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches) until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a drizzle of yogurt and sprinkle of chives (or cilantro).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 Butternut or other winter squash, 1 t canola oil, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Baja Butternut Squash Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baja Butternut Squash Soup

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