How to Make Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to help you feel cozy and nourished. This butternut squash soup with cream cheese is the perfect dish for fall and winter, combining the rich, sweet flavor of butternut squash with the smooth, creamy addition of cream cheese. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer for a dinner party, this soup is sure to satisfy and impress.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 6 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Purée squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan and cook until just heated through.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 1081mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 616mg