Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Crispy Croutons Recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Slice squash vertically down the center, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the outside skin of the squash, and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes (or until almost tender).
• Allow squash to cool, peel the skin off, and cut squash into 2-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Next, in a large pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions until slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes, adding a pinch of salt as they cook. Stir in garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add 2 cups of the stock, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and squash and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes (or until the squash is very tender). Remove from heat.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender or puree in batches in a regular blender or food processor, adding remaining stock slowly until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with optional toppings.

EASY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the cubed butternut squash to a bowl along with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and thyme, tossing everything together until it's fully coated.
• Transfer the butternut squash to the baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake until the butternut squash is golden-brown and knife tender, about 25-30 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool.
• To make your own homemade croutons, see this recipe!
• In a medium-sized dutch oven pot over medium high-heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and chopped onions, and sauté until translucent + fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the turmeric, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes, stirring until combined.
• Add in the cubed butternut squash, veggie stock and coconut cream/milk, stirring everything together until combined.
• Let everything boil for 1-2 minutes and then reduce heat to low to allow a simmer. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. Carefully using a hand-blender (immersion blender)----blend the veggies in the soup until fully broken down and until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• At this point, the soup should be thickened as it continues to simmer.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately into prepared bowl(s), top with homemade croutons, if desired.
• Bon Appetit!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CRISPY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half from top to bottom and remove seeds from both halves.
• Place cut side down on baking sheet.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until flesh of squash is fully softened.
• On a low heat, saute onion in butter and oil until soft and browning.
• Add garlic and saute until fragrant and soft.
• Remove roasted squash from skin and put into soup pot.
• Add stock and bring soup to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and add seasoning and herbs.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes and then add sour cream (if using) and blend until smooth using a hand blender or blender.
• While soup is simmering, toss bread cubes with oil and seasoning and toast in oven until golden brown.
• Serve with chopped green onion and/or croutons.