Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Warm and comforting butternut squash and carrot soup, perfect for cozy autumn nights and filled with nostalgic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cups of carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by peeling and dicing your butternut squash.
- Chop the carrots and onion.
- Mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics in olive oil until soft.
- Add the diced butternut squash and chopped carrots.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Let it simmer until veggies are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and add-ins like apples or spices for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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