This has got to be the easiest butternut squash soup recipe ever. You start with pre-cut squash from the supermarket, then you basically throw everything in a pot, simmer it, purée it and you’re done. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. I promise you that it’s everything you expect a classic butternut squash soup to be: silky, slightly sweet and full of flavor. Just don’t be tempted to omit the heavy cream — it’s the only fat in the whole soup and, without it, the recipe won’t work.
Begin by tossing all of the vegetables, salt and sugar in a large soup pot.
Cover them with water.
Bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 35 minutes.
Purée the soup with a hand held immersion blender (or in a standard blender) until silky-smooth.
Pour in the heavy cream.
Stir until combined, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
That’s all there is to it. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 20-ounce packages (2-1/2 pounds) pre-cut butternut squash (if using fresh squash, you'll need one large squash or 7-8 cups cubed)
- 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 7 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more if necessary
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the heavy cream in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Using a hand-held immersion blender, purée the soup until silky smooth. (Alternatively, cool the soup slightly, then purée in a blender in batches, making sure to leave the hole in the lid open to allow the steam to escape.) Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning (depending on the sweetness of the vegetables, you may need up to a tablespoon more sugar). Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped thyme or thyme sprigs, if desired.
Comments
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