Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup recipe is so easy to make, not to mention healthy, dairy-free, and vegan. It’s THE most comforting butternut squash soup, whether you make it with cream or coconut cream.

 

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is one of our favourite healthy soups to enjoy in the fall and winter season. It’s quick and easy to make, it calls for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and we LOVE that it can be made vegan and dairy-free. It makes a great lunch or dinner, and it freezes very well, making it a great meal prep recipe! Just make a big pot on the weekend and portion it into containers for weekday lunches! Trust us, you’re going to love this one!

These are just a few reasons we LOVE this Butternut Squash soup!

1. It’s great for MEAL PREP – This butternut squash soup is so quick and easy to make and often tastes best the next day, making it a great option for a meal later in the week!
2. It’s made in ONE POT – Making this soup in one large pot saves on dishes to wash afterwards.
3. It’s HEALTHY – This creamy squash soup calls for fresh and seasonal ingredients, is vegan, and is dairy-free. It is a great healthy meal option.
4. It’s made with SEASONAL ingredients – Want to use up all that fall and winter squash? This is a great recipe that features seasonal squash as the star of the show.

Follow these tips and tricks to make the BEST Butternut Squash Soup you’ve ever tasted!

Cut the onion and fresh spices and measure out the other ingredients. You can also peel and cube the butternut squash in advance as this step takes a little more time. All of this will help streamline your cooking process.

Sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and thyme together until the onion is soft and transparent. This adds a ton of flavour to the soup base.

You can blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender for a smooth texture and sticking with the one pot clean up option. The soup can be blended in batches outside the pot in a blender but it will mean a few more dishes to wash!

Once you are done blending the soup, check the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth to reach your preferred consistency. For an even creamier texture, you can stir in some coconut milk or cream like the recipe suggests.

Add in fresh thyme and drizzle with coconut cream for visual appeal or top with homemade croutons or serve with crusty bread.

Running into trouble with your homemade Butternut Squash Soup? Here’s a list of issues you might encounter and how to fix them!

The soup can be diluted and lack flavour if too much broth is added at once. To prevent this, start with less liquid and add more as needed after blending to achieve the desired consistency​.

If the squash is under-cooked, it will not blend properly. The soup will be grainy and not smooth. Make sure to roast the squash until it is tender. Test for tenderness with a fork before you blend the squash.

Make sure to season the soup to taste. The butternut squash has natural sweetness and it is important to add the seasoning to give balance to the flavours, otherwise the soup can be bland.

While an immersion blender should work just fine, sometimes you can achieve a finer blend with a high-powered blender. Be sure the squash is fully cooked and falls apart easily before blending.

You will need these kitchen items on hand to make this Butternut Squash Soup with cream (paid links):

• large dutch oven pot
• mixing bowls
• wooden spoon
• liquid measuring cups
• Immersion Blender
• Blender
• Cutting Board
• large knife
• Garlic Press
• Soup Ladle

To make this creamy squash soup recipe, you’ll need these ingredients (paid links):

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger)
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves finely chopped
• 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 cups vegetable stock (or use chicken stock for a non-vegan soup)
• 3/4 cup coconut milk (or use half and half for a rich, non-vegan soup)
• fresh thyme sprigs, coconut cream (or heavy cream) for garnish

Want to try something new? Try one of these delicious variations on this easy butternut squash soup recipe!

1. Thai inspired – Use red curry paste, and a squeeze of lime juice and coconut milk. Garnish with a drizzle of coconut cream and fresh cilantro​.
2. Apple – Use tart Granny Smith apples to balance the natural sweetness of the butternut squash soup.
3. Spicy Squash – Add in cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt
4. Curry – Use spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric and serve with naan bread.
5. Lentils – Add cooked lentils for extra protein and texture. This makes the soup heartier and a complete meal on its own​.

We hope you love this Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with cream as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite soup for fall? We’d love to know!  

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Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this hearty recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.