How to Make Buttercup Squash Soup with Ginger - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about a hot bowl of soup on a chilly fall day, and this buttercup squash soup with ginger is the perfect way to warm up. The rich, velvety texture of the soup combined with the warm, earthy flavors of the squash and the zingy kick of ginger make for a truly satisfying and delicious dish.

Buttercup squash is a type of winter squash that is known for its sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture, making it a perfect base for soups. When combined with the warmth...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 ½ pounds buttercup squash - seeded, peeled, and cubed
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 cubes vegetable bouillon
  • 3 cups hot water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper to the hot oil and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash, garlic, sage, rosemary, ginger, and sugar; mix to combine. Dissolve bouillon in hot water and pour into the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until squash is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and puree using an immersion blender.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1035mg