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How to Make Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup to comfort and nourish the soul. And what better way to celebrate the flavors of fall than with a rich and creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup?

This hearty and flavorful soup combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the tangy, tartness of apple cider, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're looking for a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks
  • 2 white potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • ½ gallon apple cider
  • ¾ cup half-and-half cream
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup sour cream, or as needed
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash, potatoes, apple, carrot, and celery to onion; pour in chicken broth and enough apple cider to cover vegetables. Bring mixture to a boil and cover pot. Reduce heat and simmer, adding more apple cider as needed, until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Blend vegetable mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; stir in cream, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon soup into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon sour cream and a pinch of nutmeg.

    • Nutrition

    345 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 558mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 820mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Fall recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Healthy recipes