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    Savory Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: Aug 2, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2022 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    A table setting with three soup bowls filled with curried butternut squash soup cooked in Instantpot.

    This Cozy Butternut Squash Soup is full of hearty comforting vibes. If you love Panera Autumn Squash Soup, then this recipe is for you ! This vegan and gluten free soup is velvety creamy yet low calorie.

    This is the perfect recipe for those days and nights when you’re craving a cozy, creamy, comforting bowl of soup. Similar to Carrot Ginger Soup, this recipe is oozing moreish vibes.

    Play nice soft music in the background, dunk in a piece of warm crusty bread in the bowl of soup and enjoy the bliss.. It's the joy of simplest things!

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    • You will love this Savory Butternut Squash Soup
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make
    • Serving Ideas
    • Cozy Soup Recipes
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    Curried butternut squash soup is delicious-and-hearty, sweet-and-savory, thick-and-creamy, comforting soup you could ask for.

    It certainly tops my list of Best Comfort Food….a snuggle in the bowl so to say. I love Panera Autumn Squash Soup and this is how I make it at home.

    Butternut squash is a good source of vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, potassium and fiber. It is loaded with vitamins A and E.

    So, your body will be thanking you for eating this bowl of savory soup full of nutrients rich goodness.

    Plus, it’s easy to make in just one pot. You can use the Instant Pot(electric pressure cooker) Crock-Pot (slow cooker), or on the stovetop-your choice.

     A close up of spoon full of golden yellow thick soup. In the backgorund, there are 3 soup bowls and three spoons.

    You will love this Savory Butternut Squash Soup

    • It is vegan, gluten free
    • Easy One Pot, 20 minute recipe
    • It's full of nutrients and flavors
    • It's budget friendly, affordable
    • tastes way better than canned or boxed soup.
    A soup bowl full of creamy golden butternut squash soup. It is garnished with sage and pumpkin seeds.

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • Butternut squash : I often buy pre cubed butternut squash. It is available fresh (in produce section around salads) or Frozen (in frozen vegetable section) You can use either one to make this soup. I prefer not to use canned.
    • Apple : Adds good texture and sweet taste.
    • Onion : I add small red onion for flavoring.
    • Vegetable broth ( or just water )
    • Seasoning : Fresh grated ginger, curry powder, bay leaves, smoked paprika
    • Garnishes : Fresh sage leaves or dried sage, pumpkin seeds and fresh grated nutmeg for garnish

    If you are our regular blog reader, you know that we love layering the flavors for all our food. So there is lot of good flavor action going on here too.

    The ginger, sage, bay leaves and smoked paprika add a robust flavor profile to the earthy and sweet butternut squash. A dusting of nutmeg adds a lingering aroma and taste that is simply awesome.

    Ingreedients needed to make gluten free butternut squash soup.

    How To Make

    1. Turn your Instant Pot on to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil. Let the oil get  warm in 30 seconds. Add bay leaves, sage, onions and ginger. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté on high for 2 minutes.
    2. Add the cubed squash, apple, curry powder and smoked paprika. Stir a few times so ingredients are mixed well together. Add vegetable broth and mix well. Cancel Sauté function.
    3. Place the lid on Instant Pot and move the knob to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK high pressure for 5 minutes.
    4. After it's done cooking, do a QPR quick pressure release by moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING. Open the lid.
    5. Remove and discard the sage and bay leaves. Using an Immersion blender in the Instant Pot, puree the mixture well. Your velvety smooth and creamy soup is ready.
    6. Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds and couple dashes of freshly grated nutmeg and smoked paprika. Bon Appetit!
    step by step instructions collage showing how to make the recipe in the Instantpot.

    Serving Ideas

    I recommend serving this vegan butternut squash soup with Miso Glazed Grilled Veggies or Fig Arugula Salad. It also pairs well with Tex Mex Quinoa, Thai Zucchini Noodles or Superfood Curry Spiced Quinoa .

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    ★ If you make this Savory Butternut Squash Soup Recipe, do let us know how you like it by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below.

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    A soup bowl full of creamy golden butternut squash soup. It is garnished with sage and pumpkin seeds.

    Savory Butternut Squash Soup

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    This savory butternut squash soup is delicious and cozy. It is seasoned with curry powder and ginger. You will love this easy, dairy free, gluten free and one pot soup recipe.
    4.34 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Comfort Food
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 lb. butternut squash peeled and cubed
    • 1 medium apple cored and chopped
    • 1 medium red onion diced
    • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
    • 1 tsp. curry powder
    • 1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
    • 1-2 bay leaves
    • 5-6 fresh sage leaves or ½ teaspoon dried sage
    • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • Pumpkin seeds for garnish
    • Grated nutmeg for garnish

    Useful Kitchen Tools

    • InstantPot
    • Immersion Blender
    • Soup Ladle
    • Meal Prep Containers

    Instructions
     

    How to Make Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    • Turn your Instant Pot on to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil. Let the oil get  warm in 30 seconds. Add bay leaves, sage, onions and ginger. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté on high for 2 minutes.
    • Add the cubed squash, apple, curry powder and smoked paprika. Stir a few times so ingredients are mixed well together. Add vegetable broth and mix well. Cancel Sauté function.
    • Place the lid on Instant Pot and move the knob to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK high pressure for 5 minutes. After it's done cooking, do a QPR quick pressure release by moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING. Open the lid.
    • Remove the sage and bay leaves. Using an Immersion blender in the Instant Pot, puree the mixture well.Your velvety smooth and creamy soup is ready.
    • Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds and couple dashes of freshly grated nutmeg and smoked paprika. Bon Appetit!

    How to Make Butternut Squash Soup on stove top

    • In a heavy bottom pan add the olive oil. Once the oil heats up, add sage, bay leaves, onions and ginger. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté on high heat for 2 minutes.
    • Add the cubed squash, apple, curry powder and smoked paprika. Stir a few times so ingredients are mixed well together. Add vegetable broth and mix well.
    • Let it come to boil on high heat. Then reduce heat, cover the pan and let it cook for about 10-15 mins on medium heat. Check and stir a few times to make sure it doesn’t burn at the bottom. Butternut squash cooks and softens very quickly. Turn the heat off.
    • Remove the sage and bay leaves. Using an immersion blender in the pan, puree rest of the mixture well. Your velvety smooth and creamy soup is ready.
    • Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds and couple dashes of freshly grated nutmeg and smoked paprika. Enjoy.

    Slow Cooker Instructions

    • Follow the same directions as above. Cook on high for 2 hours or Low setting for 3-4 hours.

    Notes

    This soup makes a great lunch or dinner, and it freezes very well. For the meal prep, make a big pot and portion it into containers for weekday lunches! You can also double the recipe.
    For extra fun flavors,  garnish the soup with fried sage leaves. Lightly spray the sage leaves with oil mist.  Gently massage them and put them on a heated pan for 1 minutes. They get crispy and full of flavors. Do try. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 240kcalProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 12gSugar: 11g
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    1. Beth

      September 28, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today, it's excellent and easy. I see in the nutrition info you list it as having 6 gm of protein per serving but I don't see where the protein is coming from?

      Reply
    2. Lisa

      October 20, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      I accidentally used 1 TBSP of curry and it’s still excellent.

      Reply
    3. Scarlet

      September 04, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I love butternut and this curried butternut squash soup recipe sounds so good. I also love the way you garnished it. Beautiful touch.

      Reply
    4. Terri Thompson

      June 21, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Curried Squash Soup-how much curry? Instructions call for chili powder. ???

      Reply
      • admin

        June 22, 2020 at 9:40 am

        1 tsp. curry powder and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

        Reply
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