An easy butternut squash soup recipe for a classic comfort food using simple pantry ingredients.
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Butternut squash soup is a classic comfort food for the fall and winter months. This recipe makes an easy butternut squash soup recipe using ingredients that you may keep as shelf-stable staples in you pantry.
We’re obsessed with butternut squash, especially when the weather turns cold and winter squash is in season. We’re even more obsessed with recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly to get dinner on the table.
My family calls this the best butternut squash soup recipe because it is easy to make, it doesn’t take very long, and it tastes delicious… like autumn in a soup bowl.
Let’s talk about butternut squash, one of the key fall seasonal vegetables.
In This Post | Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe & Ideas
- How to Make Easy Butternut Squash Soup
- How to Make Butternut Squash Puree
- Tips on Making Butternut Squash Soup
- Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
How to Easy Make Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash is a winter squash with a hard, buff-colored skin. The hard skin skin makes it easy to store butternut squash for long periods of time in a pantry, but it also makes it difficult to peel and slice butternut squash for cooking.
This is where canned butternut squash comes into play.
Canned butternut squash purée is a game changer. It takes the hard work out of preparing butternut squash, and makes it easier to get your favorite butternut squash recipes onto the table in no time.
Canned butternut squash makes it easier to use butternut squash for recipes like butternut squash ravioli and butternut squash soup. If you love butternut squash, then it is a must-have item for your pantry.
You can even use canned butternut squash to make a tasty butternut squash casserole for the Thanksgiving table. Or try butternut squash pie to change things up a little.
Canned butternut squash purée is one of the fall pantry staples that we keep stocked in our pantry to make holiday recipes in fall and winter. It is also the main ingredient for making this simple butternut squash soup recipe.
Where do I find canned butternut squash?
Look for canned butternut squash in the canned vegetable aisle or near fall season and holiday food displays at your local supermarket. You may also be able to find canned butternut squash at a local health food store or specialty grocery store, or to order canned butternut squash online.
Canned butternut squash is the type of ingredient that I like to keep stored in the pantry to make quick and easy soups and meals in fall and winter.
How to Make Butternut Squash Puree
What if I can’t find canned butternut squash?
If you can’t find canned butternut squash at a store near you, then look for the next best thing. You can make butternut squash puree using fresh, cubed butternut squash or frozen butternut squash cubes.
Many supermarkets carry fresh butternut squash that has already been cubed. This saves you the time and work involved with peeling and slicing a whole butternut squash.
Simply add the cubed butternut squash to a large saucepan and add 1 cup of water.
Cover and steam the butternut squash until it is tender enough to mash, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the squash, and then let the boiled butternut squash cubes cool before mashing the cubes or blending the cubes until a butternut squash purée is formed.
Here are two of my favorite types of saucepan and spoons to use for making and stirring butternut squash soup: a 3 quart saucepan and large wooden spoons. I love to cook using large wooden foods in fall and winter–it makes things feel extra cozy.
A masher is handy for mashing soft, boiled butternut squash cubes to turn them into puree. You can also use a handheld mixer or immersion blender to blend the butternut squash with a small amount of heavy cream, milk, or water. It’s best to let the butternut squash cool first, before blending.
You now have butternut squash purée to use for making homemade butternut squash soup.
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A second option to make homemade butternut squash puree is to use a package of frozen butternut squash. Cook the squash according to package directions. Then simmer it in water or stock until it is easy to mash, similar to making butternut squash purée using fresh butternut squash.
One way to bring out some flavor is to cook the thawed butternut squash in a small amount of butter in a pan for about 2 to 3 minutes, prior to adding the stock and other ingredients. Stir the butternut squash continuously to keep it from burning. You can also do this with canned butternut squash puree to remove moisture and intensify the flavor of the squash.
Tips | How to Make Butternut Squash Soup
Here are some tips on common questions about making butternut squash soup.
How do I spice up bland butternut squash soup?
There are several ways to spice up bland butternut squash. It comes down to how you cook the butternut squash and how you add herbs and spices to the soup.
To spice up bland butternut squash soup, add flavorful herbs like ginger or cayenne pepper to the mix. Start with â…› teaspoon of each spice, and adjust the seasonings to taste as these spices will kick up the heat in your soup.
How do I make vegan butternut squash soup?
Vegan butternut squash soup is easy to make. It makes a great everyday fall dinner or vegetarian main dish for Thanksgiving.
To make vegan butternut squash soup, simply substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock. Make sure your other ingredients are also vegan.
How do you make butternut squash soup better?
Add your favorite sweet and savory herbs and spices, honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, or butter to butternut squash soup to make it taste better. Milk and cream can be used to make the soup taste creamier.
How do you thicken up butternut squash soup?
You can use a cornstarch slurry to thicken up butternut squash soup. Mix 2 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp cold water, and then add the cornstarch mixture to the soup as it cooks.
What can I do with leftover butternut squash soup?
Sometimes you want more than just the usual leftovers. Thankfully, leftover butternut squash soup is easy to use in other recipes.
Use leftover butternut squash soup to make butternut pasta sauce or a savory butternut squash bread. You can also add leftover butternut squash soup to turkey chili or pumpkin soup. Butternut squash soup also makes a good curry sauce when seasoned with curry powder and other spices.
Can you freeze butternut squash soup?
You freeze butternut squash soup. Allow the soup to cool, then transfer it to freezer safe containers and store for up to 2 months in the freezer.
These freezer containers are perfecting for freezing soups in 1 to 2 cup increments for easier thawing and reheating.
What goes well with butternut squash soup?
Butternut squash soup goes well with crusty bread or salad. It also tastes good with grilled sandwiches.
What wine goes well with butternut squash soup?
If you are serving butternut squash soup for a special occasion or holiday, then you may want to pair a nice wine with butternut squash soup. Sauvignon blanc is a great wine to pair with butternut squash soup.
How to Make Easy Butternut Squash Soup
Here is how to make easy butternut squash soup using canned butternut squash. For tips on how to make homemade butternut squash puree, scroll up.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 2 15 oz. can butternut squash purée
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- â…› tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp white wine optional
- 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add butternut squash puree, onion powder, garlic powder, and sage to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until butternut squash puree is golden brown.
- Add chicken stock or vegetable stock, apple juice, and white wine (optional) to the pot. Stir to combine ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until butternut squash soup is heated through.
- Remove butternut squash soup from heat and allow it to cool. Stir in heavy cream and honey or maple syrup until dissolved.
- Purée the butternut squash soup in a blender, or use an immersion blender to purée the soup. Return the puréed soup to the pot and reheat until warm.
- Serve butternut squash soup with your favorite green salad, dinner rolls, or crusty bread.
This post was about making easy butternut squash soup using canned butternut squash + tips for freezing butternut squash soup and making butternut squash soup taste better.
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