Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup combines the savory notes of roasted butternut squash and onion with the sweet flavor of Gala apples for a creamy vegetarian soup.

When the weather takes a turn and there’s a chill in the air or even frost on the pumpkin, it’s time for a pot of homemade soup simmering o the stovetop, agree?

Our butternut squash soup recipe is just what you need to warm you up.

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

Made with vegetables and apples, this soup is a vegetarian delight.

Add a dash of chipotle pepper for a touch of heat and every spoonful of our butternut squash soup will delight your taste buds.

Roasted butternut squash makes all the difference when it comes to this flavorful soup.

Roasting vegetables caramelizes them and adds a depth of flavor to a recipe.

Yes, it’s true that soup can be made easily just on the stovetop but I wanted to give my butternut squash soup recipe an extra depth of flavor so I roasted the vegetable mixture first.

And yes, you will want to do that extra step of roasting the vegetables in the oven. Trust me with this, it's so worth it!

Finish off your bowls of homemade soup with a sour cream swirl and you will even impress yourself with this one!

Our creamy vegetable soup is the perfect starter soup when entertaining and will be a delicious addition to your holiday menus. I’m thinking soup for Thanksgiving or soup for Christmas, or both!

A fun way to serve soup is as soup shooters!

Simply place your squash soup in shot glasses or small clear glasses, garnish and serve! So.much.fun.

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup is your new favorite fall soup!

And if you love butternut squash, you'll want to make our roasted butternut squash pasta too!

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When making a pureed soup, your best friend in the kitchen will be your immersion blender. If you have never used one, you are in for a treat. An immersion blender makes pureeing so easy you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life!

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If you love soup you’ll definitely want to check out all of our easy homemade soup recipes here at Swirls.

Want more texture in your butternut squash soup? If you don't want a totally smooth soup then follow these steps:

• If you prefer some texture in your soup, reserve about 1 cup of the roasted vegetable mixture.
• Then using an immersion blender, puree the remaining soup mixture.
• Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture for added texture.
• Top with homemade croutons for even more texture and crunch!

Butternut Squash FAQ’s

What is butternut squash?

Butternut squash is a winter squash. It has an outer yellow skin and an orange fleshy pulp that becomes a deep orange and sweetens as it ripens.

Is butternut squash a vegetable?

Butternut squash is a fruit, yes a fruit, not a vegetable, that grows on a vine. It is known as a winter squash.

Is butternut squash good for you?

In a word, yes. Butternut squash is good for you because it is nutritious and is rich in:

• fiber
• manganese
• magnesium
• potassium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

What does butternut squash taste like?

Butternut squash has a sweet nutty taste similar to the taste of pumpkin.

Can you eat butternut squash seeds?

The seeds of a butternut squash are edible, either raw or roasted,

Can you eat the skin of a butternut squash?

The outer skin of a butternut squash softens and becomes edible when it is roasted.

How to make roasted butternut squash soup

Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. On large baking sheet with sides toss butternut squash, apples, onion, butter, kosher salt and chipotle until evenly coated.
3. Roast until vegetables are tender, caramelized and golden.
4. Combine roasted vegetable mixture and vegetable broth in a saucepot. Using an immersion blender puree until smooth.
5. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
6. Reduce heat to medium and stir in half and half. Cook until heated through.

Herbs for butternut squash soup

Herbs that pair beautifully with butternut squash soup include:

• Sage
• Basil
• Marjoram
• Thyme

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Make soup fun and serve in shot glasses for soup shooters!
• Make our recipe with chicken broth
• Top with fresh sage leaves
• Before serving, stir in thinly sliced basil leaves
• Fresh or frozen butternut squash will work well in this recipe
• Feel free to increase the amount of chipotle chile pepper to 1/4 tsp. if you are daring and want a good kick of spice heat!
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a pretty pop of color
• Top with sliced scallions
• Sprinkle with apple pie spice or cinnamon

Variations

• Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and make with chicken broth for a chicken butternut squash soup
• Make a black bean butternut squash soup and add about 1 cup of canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Living a vegan lifestyle? You can easily turn our soup into a vegan butternut squash soup with just a few changes.
  • Use a plant-based butter
  • To replace the ½ cup half and half, blend ¼ cup coconut cream and ¼ cup unsweetened oat milk
  • Finish off with a soy-based sour cream swirl

Substitutions

No butternut squash? No worries. Feel free to substitute the following, or a combination of, for the butternut squash:

• pumpkin
• sweet potato

Storage

• You can keep your soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines

Ingredients for butternut squash soup

• butternut squash
• Gala apples
• onion
• butter
• kosher salt
• chipotle chile pepper
• vegetable broth 
• half and half
• sour cream

Easy Butternut Squash Recipes

• Butternut Squash Pasta
• Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites from Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Butternut Squash and Mushroom Risotto from Jersey Girl Cooks

Homemade Soup Recipes

When you’re looking for recipes for easy homemade soups, look no further. Soup recipes are a favorite of mine to develop for you. Here’s just a small sampling of the soup recipes here at Swirls!

 Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Soup is bursting with tender mushrooms, carrots, celery and onions complimented by bits of barley in a perfectly seasoned broth. Let your slow cooker do the work for you! 

Cheddar Potato Soup is a a homemade soup that’s creamy, silky and cheesy with a hint of bacon and a quick and easy recipe to make for dinner! Brimming with fresh vegetables, this easy potato cheese soup will be a welcome addition to your weeknight menu.

Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl is an easy recipe for a hearty bowl of soup filled with lentils, quinoa, carrots, kale and a hint of lemon in a light tomato broth. Switch out the chicken broth for vegetable broth, top with an egg and have a perfect Meatless Monday dinner!

The fresh clean flavors of garlic, fresh ginger and lime and the buttery creaminess of chunks of avocados come together to create Avocado Lime Chicken Soup, a new comfort soup favorite! 

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Roasted Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup combines the savory notes of roasted butternut squash and onion with the sweet flavor of Gala apples for a creamy vegetarian soup. Add a dash of chipotle pepper for a touch of heat and every spoonful of our butternut squash soup will delight your taste buds.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword butternut squash soup recipe, roasted butternut squash soup, vegetable soup

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 69kcal

Author Gwynn Galvin

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Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (20 oz.) chopped fresh butternut squash , 5 cups
• 2 Gala apples ,peeled, cored, chopped, 2 cups
• 1 onion ,chopped, 1 cup
• 2 Tbs. butter ,melted
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp. chipotle chile pepper
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half and half
• sour cream swirls for garnish

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• On large baking sheet with sides toss butternut squash, apples, onion, butter, kosher salt and chipotle until evenly coated.
• Roast 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, caramelized and golden.
• Combine roasted vegetable mixture and vegetable broth in a sauce pot. Using an immersion blender puree until smooth.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and stir in half and half. Cook until heated through.
• Garnish with a sour cream swirl.

Notes

Makes 6 cups.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Make soup fun and serve in shot glasses for soup shooters!
• Make our recipe with chicken broth
• Top with fresh sage leaves
• Before serving, stir in thinly sliced basil leaves
• Fresh or frozen butternut squash will work well in this recipe
• Feel free to increase the amount of chipotle chile pepper to 1/4 tsp. if you are daring and want a good kick of spice heat!
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a pretty pop of color
• Top with sliced scallions
• Sprinkle with apple pie spice or cinnamon

Variations

• Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and make with chicken broth for a chicken butternut squash soup
• Make a black bean butternut squash soup and add about 1 cup of canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Living a vegan lifestyle? You can easily turn our soup into a vegan butternut squash soup with just a few changes.
  • Use a plant-based butter
  • To replace the ½ cup half and half, blend ¼ cup coconut cream and ¼ cup unsweetened oat milk
  • Finish off with a soy-based sour cream swirl

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

First Published: January 8, 2014... Last Updated: February 22, 2024 for better readability and user experience