**Creamless Butternut Squash Soup: A Symphony of Fall Flavors**
As the autumn leaves paint the world in vibrant hues, it's time to embrace the season's bounty with a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of fall. Introducing our creamless butternut squash soup, a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. This delectable soup is a celebration of simplicity, showcasing the natural sweetness of butternut squash, enhanced by a chorus of aromatic spices. Unlike traditional creamy butternut squash soups, our recipe takes a lighter approach, allowing the inherent flavors of the squash to shine through. Dive into this velvety smooth soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and soul on a crisp autumn day.
**Additional Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds**
Along with the classic creamless butternut squash soup, this article presents a delightful array of variations to tantalize your taste buds. For those seeking a touch of indulgence, the creamy butternut squash soup with a swirl of coconut milk offers a luscious and velvety experience. If you're craving a spicy kick, the roasted butternut squash soup with a touch of chipotle peppers ignites your senses with a smoky heat. And for a vegan twist, the vegan butternut squash soup with roasted chickpeas provides a hearty and protein-packed alternative. No matter your preferences, these recipes offer a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of butternut squash.
CREAMLESS CREAMY SQUASH SOUP
Here's my go-to recipe for family and friends' get-togethers. One time, my niece devoured three bowls of it and we had to stop her from a fourth so others could have one last spoonful! -Sharon Verea, Thomasville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrots; cook and stir until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in butternut squash, sweet potato and summer squash. Cook and stir until squash and potato are lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth, savory and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and, in batches, puree in a blender and return to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP II
This is a thick, rich soup with tons of flavor. Something I whipped up off the top of my head, with things I had on hand. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house.
Provided by Maplebird
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1151.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CREAMLESS BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This is a Food Network recipe that only has four main ingredients. I first had this with my husband at a friend's house and it blew us away! So good, and with bags of pre-cut squash available at most grocery stores, it's a breeze to put together!
Provided by Motivated Mama
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash into 1-inch chunks (I cut out this step by getting a bag precut squash).
- In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 350.5, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 7.8
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE SOUP
The sweetness of the squash counteracts the bitterness of the Kale. This soup is a good source of antioxidants.
Provided by Marlena
Categories Greens
Time 26m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If desired, sautee onions undil tender and then add the rest of the ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Otherwise, just dump all ingredients except salt and pepper in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer. Let it simmer on medium-low heat about 15 minutes. It is done when squash cubes are soft but still hold their shape. If desired, add salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Note: I don't measure when I make this soup, the amounts of ingredients don't need to be exact.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.9
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
I used to live in Australia, where this soup is served often. I had to have the recipe, and now it's one of my family's favorites. -Tiffany Pope, Draper, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add squash and potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SILKY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Adapted from a recipe on America's Test Kitchen, this recipe really showcases the flavor of the squash, not various spices and herbs. It's my family favorite, because it doesn't taste like pumpkin pie. It's also inexpensive and easy to make. Plus, it's vegetarian and gluten free.
Provided by cathyfood
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds & fibers, reserve.
- Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium-low heat until foaming. Add shallots and cook, stirring, frequently, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add squash scrapings and seeds and cook until fragrant and butter turns a golden color, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to Dutch oven, bring to boil over high head. Reduce heat to medium. Place steamer basket in pot, and place squash cut-side down (in chunks, if necessary) in basket. Cook, covered, until squash is completely tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Use tongs to transfer squash to a rimmed baking sheet or platter. Reserve liquid in pot. When cool enough, scrape flesh from squash into a medium bowl; discard skin.
- Strain steaming liquid through mesh strainer into a second bowl. Discard solids in strainer.
- Rinse & dry Dutch oven.
- Return steaming liquid & squash chunks to pot. Puree to desired smoothness with stick blender. (or puree in batches in regular blender)
- Add up to 2 cups additional water if too thick. Heat over low to medium heat until hot. Add cream and brown sugar, and more salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with homemade or store-bought croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 90, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.9
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This is a nice basic soup that is great as main course or a side. I also like to serve as part of Thanksgiving dinner if I'm hosting a large crowd.
Provided by Deb in Seattle
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add 4 cups broth, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
- Return to same pan.
- Stir in cream.
- Bring soup to simmer.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional nutmeg if desired.
- note: This can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 895.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 8.4
CREAMY PUMPKIN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
The best squash soup ever!!!! Easy to make and you can do it low fat. Perfect for Thanksgiving or on a cool autumn night.
Provided by Lori W.
Categories Pumpkin
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, sauté onions in butter and oil for 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, squash, broth or stock, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is very tender. Process mixture until smooth with a hand blender or in a food processor. Add half-and-half and reheat slowly over low heat: add remaining salt to taste. Top servings with Gruyere cheese and croutons, if desired.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This is the easiest way to make butternut squash soup, no peeling and dicing necessary. Simply halve the squash and roast it in the oven. The roasted flesh is easily scraped from the skin to simmer with sautéed onion, garlic, and RawSpiceBar's Pumpkin Spices before blending with a bit of cream. For a bit of crunch, garnish with pumpkin seeds.
Provided by RawSpiceBar
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 9-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the squash pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and brush all of it over the tops and insides of the squash halves. Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until knife tender, about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Chop onion into medium dice. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add RawSpiceBar's Pumpkin Spices and stir for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- When the squash is ready, set the baking sheet on a wire rack until the squash is cool enough to handle. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh into the saucepan.
- Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large pieces of squash, until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve garnished with the pumpkin seeds, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.8
QUICK BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Here's a quick, light and creamy soup that warm you on the coldest night. Add some hearty whole grain bread and a tossed salad to make a very satisfying meal.
Provided by erinBOberrin
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add oil, garlic and onion to large stockpot over medium heat.
- Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add sage, salt, pepper, broth and squash.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or until squash has a tender consistency).
- Use stick blender to lightly puree, leaving some chunks, or puree half of the soup in a food processor or blender and return to pot.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and more fresh sage (if desired).
Tips:
- Choose ripe butternut squash for the best flavor and texture.
- Roasting the squash before pureeing enhances its natural sweetness.
- Use vegetable broth or water for a vegan or vegetarian soup.
- Add a splash of cream or coconut milk for a richer soup.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, roasted nuts, or seeds for a pop of flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Creamless butternut squash soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and is a perfect meal for fall and winter. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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