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

Butternut squash and apple soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for the fall and winter months. This creamy and flavorful soup is a great way to incorporate seasonal produce into your meals and is sure to warm you up on a cold day. The combination of sweet butternut squash and tart apples creates a perfect balance of flavors, while the addition of warming spices adds a depth of complexity to the dish.

This soup is also incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cups 1/2-inch butternut squash cubes
  • 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 2 small Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • salt to taste
  • 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute butternut squash, leeks, carrots, and celery in hot butter until vegetables are softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir apples, thyme, and sage into the squash mixture; pour in chicken stock and cider. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover pot with a lid, and cook until vegetables and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return mixture to pot and season with salt to taste. Garnish individual servings with crumbled bacon.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 605mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 659mg