A classic and simple fall soup that’s easy and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatless, soup, squash
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
1eachbutternut squashpeeled, seeded, and cubed
1eachlarge shallotchopped
4clovesgarlicchopped
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
½teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
½teaspoongrated ginger
4cupsvegetable broth
⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
½tablespoonfresh rosemarychopped
Pepitas for garnish
Instructions
Peel butternut squash, scoop seeds and cut into cubes.
Add olive oil, shallot, salt, and pepper to a large pot, and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and stir, cooking for another 5-10 minutes or until squash softens.
Add garlic, ginger, rosemary, and nutmeg. Stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir well, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Pour soup into a blender, or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth. Add more broth as needed. Add pepitas as a garnish and enjoy.