Description
Butternut Apple Cider Soup is the ultimate comfort food for fall, combining creamy butternut squash with the sweetness of apples and a hint of apple cider. This velvety soup warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Whip up this delicious dish in no time, and enjoy its rich flavors that are sure to bring smiles to everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup apples (peeled and chopped, preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced butternut squash and apples; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in apple cider and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Purée the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in cinnamon, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot, drizzled with cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Puréeing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg