How to Make Butternut Squash Soup with Leftover Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butternut squash soup is a wholesome and comforting dish that is perfect for the fall and winter months. Its smooth and velvety texture, combined with the sweet and nutty flavor of butternut squash, makes it a favorite for many. And when you add in some leftover turkey, it becomes an even heartier and more satisfying meal. This Butternut Squash Soup with Leftover Turkey recipe is a great way to use up any extra turkey you have from a holiday feast, and it's a delicious and nourishing way to e...

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Ingredients

  • ⅜ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup chopped onion
  • 48 ounces butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon
  • ¾ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds leftover roasted turkey
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 16 ounces cream cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cool onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add butternut squash, water, beef bouillon, marjoram, pepper, and cayenne; bring to a boil. Cook until butternut squash is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add turkey and cream cheese to the saucepan with the butternut squash mixture.
  • Pour soup in batches into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan and heat through, about 5 minutes, but do not let soup boil.
  • Nutrition

    577 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 162mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1073mg