Hearty And Quick Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty And Quick Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded, brushed with butter, and roasted until tender; 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup butter; fresh thyme; half-and-half, as needed; water, as needed; 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional); garnishes; thyme, stems with leaves

Servings: persons

1 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded, brushed with butter, and roasted until tender
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup butter
fresh thyme
half-and-half, as needed
water, as needed
1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
garnishes
thyme, stems with leaves

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Roasted Butternut Squash:.
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Cut in half length-wish and scoop out seeds. Brush with butter or olive oil. Microwave for about 15 minutes, checking occasionally. When tender, place in a 350 degree oven for another 10-15 minutes to improve color and flavor. Cool.
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Soup:.
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Heat chicken broth in a large sauce pan. While it is heating, peel the rind off of the cooked butternut squash and discard. Add the squash to the broth and continue heating. Add the garlic, onion salt, pepper, and butter. Blend with a hand blender until smooth. If it gets too thick add water to desired consistency. Add thyme leaves. To stretch the recipe, add half and half. Ladle into bowls and a lay a thyme stem on top.
5
Quinoa:.
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Cook according to package directions using chicken broth instead of water and adding a tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Serve on the side or add to the soup at the table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded, brushed with butter, and roasted until tender, 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, and more.

Yes, Hearty And Quick 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.

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Hearty And Quick Butternut Squash Soup

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