Roasted Butternut Squash Soup {Vitamix Recipe}

There's nothing better on a chilly day than a bowl of piping hot soup.  Not only is this an easy butternut squash soup recipe the added bonus is that its an amazingly flavorful soup!  This flavor is all from the sweetness of the squash and the savory flavor from the roasted onions and garlic.  Truly comfort in a bowl during the cool weather months!

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Why this is the best butternut squash soup recipe

This creamy butternut squash soup is made with simple ingredients but is not lacking in flavor.  By roasting all of the vegetables this soup has a rich flavor, is comforting but still a healthy option.

• This is an easy soup to make.  The oven does all of the work and then all of the ingredients are added to the Vitamix for a very quick blend.
• This is a great make-ahead option because the soup can be reheated well.
• Uses just a handful of ingredients, that are readily available at your local grocery store.
• Butternut squash is considered a fall superfood because it is full of vitamins and antioxidants.  This simple recipe is has many nutritional benefits!

Key ingredients & substitions

butternut squash- of course the butternut squash is the star of the show in this recipe.  I love to buy the whole squash because the vegetable is at its freshest, but I find peeling and chopping squash to be a bit of a chore.  I love this recipe because I can throw the squash in the oven and easily scoop out the cooked flesh with very little work.

While I find fresh ingredients are best If you are looking to save more time you can buy pre-chopped squash in the produce section of most grocery stores.  By baking it on a roasting pan in a single layer it will cook faster, taking about 30 minutes.  Make sure you have about 3 cups of cubed butternut squash.

chicken broth- I used a low sodium chicken broth, but vegetable broth will also work well in this soup recipe.

heavy cream- If you are wanting to lighten up the fat content of this healthy soup try substituting the heavy cream with half and half.  It has less fat than heavy cream, but will still give the soup a great creamy texture.  Also coconut milk can be substituted to make this a vegan recipe.

Step-by-Step Instructions

First start by washing the butternut squash.  Use a very sharp knife and cut the squash in half length-wise.  Use a spoon to remove all of the seeds.

Lay the squash cut side up on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Add two thick slices of onion, fresh sage leaves and garlic cloves wrapped in foil.  Drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place in a preheated oven.

Roast for 15 minutes and then remove the sage leaves and set aside while everything is cooking.  This step is important because the fresh herbs would burn if left in the oven too long.  Flip the slices of onion over so they roast evenly on both sides.
Roast for 15 additional minutes then remove the onion slices so they do not burn.  Check the butternut squash with a fork.  If it is not completely tender return to oven for 15 more minutes.

Once the squash is cooked and tender use a spoon to scoop the roasted flesh out of the skin.  It should be so tender that it lifts away effortlessly.

Warm broth and heavy cream in microwave for 1 minute and pour into Vitamix.  Transfer roasted veggies and seasoning to the Vitamix.

Blend for 30 seconds to a minute on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

Pour into serving bowls.  Garnish with additional cream, cracked black pepper and sage leaves.  If you are looking for a slightly thinner soup you can thin this out by adding extra cream or broth.

FAQ's

What if I do Not have a Vitamix?

While I love my Vitamix and use it all the time for smoothies, salad dressing and soup it is not an absolute necessity to make this recipe.  You can use an immersion blender or food processor to make this creamy soup.

If using an immersion blender, transfer vegetables, broth and cream to a large pot and use the hand held blender to blend soup until creamy.  It may take a bit longer to get the silky smooth texture.

A food processor may not hold as much as a Vitamix so the vegetables may need to be blended in two batches.

can i make this recipe vegan?

Yes! With a few easy substitutions you can make this a vegan butternut squash soup.  You can easily substitute the chicken broth for veggie broth and coconut milk for heavy cream.  It may change the flavor and give the soup a more nutty flavor but will still be delicious.

Can this soup be made ahead?

Yes, this butternut soup recipe reheats well if you want to make it a day or two ahead.  This is a great make-ahead option if you are planning to serve it for Thanksgiving dinner and are short on oven space the day of.  It can be reheated on the stove top in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.

While this is great for reheating, I do not recommend freezing this soup because of the heavy cream.  However you can roast the vegetables make the puree and freeze before adding the cream.

If you try this recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bluesbestlife on Instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day.

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