Description
Warm up your soul with this delightful Maple Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. Bursting with the comforting flavors of roasted butternut squash, sweet apples, and a hint of maple syrup, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, it’s a dish that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 1 medium squash)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and chopped apples. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add cinnamon, and drizzle maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg