Apple Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

 

Apple Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This vegan Apple Butternut Squash Soup recipe is perfect for cool weather. Creamy and loaded with fall flavor, this delicious soup recipe is easy to make, requiring only 5 ingredients. It’s completely oil-free, gluten-free, and perfect for your fall or winter holiday table, especially Thanksgiving.

Here's a simple recipe for Apple Butternut Squash Soup: 

Ingredients:

🔸 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 🔸 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced 🔸 1 onion, chopped 🔸 2 cloves garlic, minced 🔸 4 cups vegetable broth 🔸 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸 Salt and pepper to taste 🔸 2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸 Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds, drizzle of cream or yogurt

Instructions:

🔘 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

🔘 Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

🔘 Add the diced butternut squash and apples to the pot, along with the vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir to combine.

🔘 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for about 20-25 minutes or until the squash and apples are tender.

🔘 Once the squash and apples are cooked through, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.

🔘 Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

🔘 If the soup is too thick, you can add more vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

🔘 Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a drizzle of cream or yogurt if desired.

This soup is perfect for a cozy autumn or winter meal, and the combination of butternut squash and apples provides a deliciously sweet and savory flavor. Enjoy!