Butternut Squash Soup

Looking for an easy and delicious soup recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than this butternut squash bisque! This creamy soup is perfect for a chilly day and is packed with flavor. The slightly sweet and nutty taste of the squash is a real treat, and it's so simple to make. Top with parmesan croutons or with a crusty baguette for a complete meal.

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Butternut squash in bowl with spoon and crusty bread.

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:30

Ingredients

1 pound butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
¾ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Add broth and squash cubes to heavy stockpot. Cook over medium heat until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove squash and place in blender and process until smooth or use an immersion blender for this step.
1 pound butternut squash, 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Stir broth into the pureed squash and set aside.
Melt butter in stockpot and stir in flour. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth.
¼ cup butter, ¼ cup flour
Add the pureed squash mixture and increase heat to medium high and stir until soup thickens somewhat. Reduce heat to low and add the half-and-half, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly but do not allow the bisque to boil.
¾ cup half-and-half, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

Nutrition

Servings: servings

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Mary Beth

Cost: $5.00