Butternut Squash Soup is one of my favourites. The power of the soup maker blends it up into a deliciously smooth soup, seasoned with all your favourite flavours.
Read on to see how easy it is to make this tasty soup in your soup maker.
🛒 What You Need
In my opinion, you need very few ingredients to achieve a great tasting dish. This recipe only has onion, garlic, potatoes and stock added. You can, of course, add extra seasonings according to taste (more on this later on).
1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (see below for options)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 to 2 medium potatoes, chopped
Vegetable stock pot/cube (and hot water up to the line in your soup maker)
A note about the quantities: the exact amounts can be changed according to what you have available. I used an average-sized butternut squash which once peeled and chopped weighed about 600g. The amount of butternut squash you have to put in the soup maker will determine how many potatoes you can fit in.
There are various different ways to prepare butternut squash for soup.
Buy prepared butternut squash from the supermarket
Peel and chop a whole butternut squash and add to the soup maker
Cut butternut squash in half, leaving the skin on; scoop the seeds out and roast it in an oven or air fryer. When it’s ready, peel the skin away and chop the squash into smaller chunks.
I tend to switch between the first option and the last. My preference is to air fry the butternut squash having oiled and seasoned it. Not only does this make the skin easier to peel, but by air frying (or oven roasting) it, the flavour takes on a richer more caramelised taste.
What Seasonings Go With Butternut Squash?
If you want to add some extra seasoning beyond salt and pepper you could include a little bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin or ginger, among others.
👩🍳 Making It
Step 1
Once you have prepared the ingredients, add them all to the soup maker.
I prefer to add the stock pot or cube directly to the soup maker jug and then top it up to the maximum line.
Step 2
Place the lid on the soup maker jug and set it off on the smooth setting.
Step 3
At the end of the soup maker cycle carefully remove the lid and serve. Season according to taste.
Step 4
Optionally garnish with croutons, or if you like seeds, you could roast or air fry the butternut squash seeds you removed and use them as a topping.
🧾 More Soup Maker Recipes
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03/13/2024 09:36 pm GMT
👉 Recipe Card (Concise Instructions + Print)
Classic Butternut Squash Soup (In A Soup Maker)
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Butternut Squash Soup is a classic and the power of the soup maker blends it up into a deliciously smooth soup, seasoned with all your favourite flavours.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 to 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 vegetable stock pot or cube
Instructions
Optionally sauté the onion & garlic in the butter or oil. This is optional, if your soup maker doesn't have a sauté function then you can either do this step in a separate pan or leave it out.
Add all the ingredients to your soup maker. Add the stock pot or cube directly to the soup maker and top up to the line with hot water.
I use ground sage and nutmeg which both enhance the flavors of butternut squash and bring out its natural sweetness. Stir in full-fat coconut milk to make this soup extra-creamy, and don't forget the salt and pepper!
Butternut squash is high in potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Managing your blood pressure can reduce your risk for stroke and heart disease. Its fiber helps with blood sugar. Butternut squash contains a type of fiber that's not digestible.
How do I thicken butternut squash soup? If you find the soup is too thin, try adding pureed white beans to the soup. You can also use a small amount of cornstarch or arrowroot powder mixed with water (called a slurry) to thicken it up. Use a 1-to-2 ratio (for example, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to 2 teaspoons of water).
Yellow onion and garlic – These veggies add delicious depth of flavor. Fresh sage and rosemary – I don't reach for rosemary as often as some other fresh herbs, but I absolutely love it here. Along with the sage, it makes this soup cozy and complex.
Season soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir in half-and-half cream and sherry. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through; do not boil. Ladle into soup bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream to serve.
Ditch the struggle. Learn how to roast butternut squash the EASY WAY without any prep work. No pre-peeling, chopping or deseeding (yes really!). Just whole-roast it in the oven until soft and tender.
One cup of cooked butternut squash has only 83 calories and provides 7 grams of filling fiber — making it an excellent choice to lose excess weight and body fat. It contains both insoluble and soluble fiber. Soluble fiber has been associated with fat loss and decreased appetite.
Is Butternut Squash Safe for People Living with Diabetes? Butternut squash is a fantastic option for those who need to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C, butternut squash can provide numerous health benefits for those living with diabetes.
Squash can be a good choice for many peritoneal and home hemodialysis patients when you may need to eat more potassium rich foods. Eating squash will not have an effect on forming kidney stones. The National Kidney Foundation wishes to thank its Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) for the development of this fact sheet.
This low-calorie, fiber-rich winter squash may help you lose weight and protect against conditions like cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Plus, it's versatile and easily added to both sweet and savory dishes. Incorporating butternut squash into a balanced diet is an easy and delicious way to boost your health.
Why does my butternut squash soup taste bitter? The growing conditions of the gourd can impact the taste of the flesh. This may cause an elevated production of cucurbitacin in the squash, resulting in a slightly bitter taste. You can balance it with a little bit of salt and sweetener like honey or pure maple syrup.
The flesh of the squash is soft and tender—perfect for a smooth pureed soup. Why is my butternut squash soup gritty? Under-cooked squash will make this soup more gritty than smooth. Make sure all of your vegetables (and fruits) are very tender before blending and you'll have effortlessly creamy soup every time.
Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.
If you pick too early, the flesh will not be fully developed and the squash will lack flavor and not be that wonderfully vegetal sweet that is the wonder of butternut, honeynut, delicata, acorn, pumpkin and kabocha, among dozens of other winter squash.
Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.
If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl. Our Lemony Chicken Soup will make your mouth water.
Introduction: My name is Greg Kuvalis, I am a witty, spotless, beautiful, charming, delightful, thankful, beautiful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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