Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
45 min.
8
200kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal, this soup is versatile enough to serve as a soup, antipasti, starter, or snack. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty bowl of this delicious creation, suitable for 8 persons. Each serving contains only 200 calories, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious foodies.

The exquisite blend of butternut squash and Gala apple, along with a hint of nutmeg, creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is both comforting and refreshing. The addition of light sour cream and chopped fresh chives as garnishes adds a touch of elegance to this otherwise simple yet profound dish.

With a focus on quality ingredients such as apple juice, butter, and vegetable broth, this recipe ensures a rich, flavorful outcome with every serving. The use of a blender to achieve a smooth, velvety texture elevates this soup to a luxurious dining experience.

Gather your equipment - a bowl, ladle, pot, and blender - and get ready to immerse yourself in the art of cooking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a budding culinary enthusiast, this Butternut Squash and Apple Soup is a recipe you'll want to add to your repertoire. So, why wait? Let's get cooking and savor the flavors of this delightful soup!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apple juice 
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • 4.3 pounds butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1-inch cubes
  • servings chives fresh chopped
  •  gala apple diced cored peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • large onion chopped
  • servings cream light sour
  • 4.3 cups vegetable stock ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and nutmeg; sauté until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add squash, 4 1/4 cups broth, apple, and apple juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until squash and apple are tender, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired. Ladle soup into bowls.
  5. Garnish with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein6.57%
Fat23.64%
Carbs69.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.72
Glycemic Load
2.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.025652006916%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.36mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
2.44mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.01mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.83kcal
9.99%
Fat:5.75g
8.85%
Saturated Fat:3.49g
21.78%
Carbohydrates:38.22g
12.74%
Net Carbohydrates:32.45g
11.8%
Sugar:11.12g
12.36%
Cholesterol:15.93mg
5.31%
Sodium:553.09mg
24.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.6g
7.2%
Vitamin A:26103.79IU
522.08%
Vitamin C:53.98mg
65.43%
Potassium:970.71mg
27.73%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.89%
Vitamin E:3.67mg
24.48%
Fiber:5.77g
23.06%
Magnesium:88.84mg
22.21%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.61%
Folate:73.2µg
18.3%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.85%
Calcium:158.41mg
15.84%
Vitamin B3:2.97mg
14.86%
Phosphorus:107.27mg
10.73%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.16%
Iron:1.81mg
10.05%
Copper:0.2mg
9.78%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.47%
Vitamin K:5.72µg
5.45%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.58%
Selenium:2.1µg
3.01%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.78%
Source:Epicurious