Butternut Squash Soup

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Butternut Squash Soup
45 min.
4
304kcal

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Warm up your day with a delightful bowl of Butternut Squash Soup, a perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. This vegetarian dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With its creamy texture and subtle sweetness from the butternut squash, this soup is sure to please both your palate and your guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a wholesome meal that serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. The combination of sautéed carrots and sweet onions adds depth to the soup, while the addition of half-and-half gives it a rich, velvety finish. And let’s not forget the deliciously toasted French bread topped with bubbly Swiss cheese—it's the perfect accompaniment to dip into your soup!

This Butternut Squash Soup is not only satisfying but also a healthy option, with only 304 calories per serving. The balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates ensures that you’re nourishing your body while enjoying a comforting dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So grab your apron and get ready to impress with this vibrant, flavorful soup that celebrates the best of vegetarian cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 1.5 pounds butternut squash cubed peeled
  • 0.8 cup carrots chopped
  • 2.5 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • ounce bread french
  • 0.3 cup half and half 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup onion sweet chopped
  • ounces swiss cheese thinly sliced

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • broiler

Directions

  1. To prepare soup, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add squash, carrot, and onion; saut for 12 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half and salt.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. Place squash mixture in a blender.
  7. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape), and secure blender lid on blender.
  8. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
  9. To prepare toasts, arrange French bread on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Turn bread over, and top evenly with Swiss cheese. Broil for 1 minute or until bubbly.
  10. Serve toasts with soup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein15.29%
Fat34.93%
Carbs49.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.08
Glycemic Load
12.19
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.71999997678%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
2.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:304.04kcal
15.2%
Fat:12.34g
18.98%
Saturated Fat:6.93g
43.28%
Carbohydrates:39.56g
13.19%
Net Carbohydrates:34.69g
12.61%
Sugar:8.03g
8.93%
Cholesterol:32.59mg
10.86%
Sodium:919.63mg
39.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.16g
24.31%
Vitamin A:22408.45IU
448.17%
Vitamin C:38.23mg
46.34%
Calcium:320.29mg
32.03%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.93%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.49%
Selenium:19.12µg
27.32%
Phosphorus:252.56mg
25.26%
Folate:93.85µg
23.46%
Potassium:810.99mg
23.17%
Vitamin B3:4.49mg
22.46%
Magnesium:81.6mg
20.4%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.69%
Fiber:4.88g
19.51%
Vitamin E:2.92mg
19.45%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.51%
Vitamin B12:0.96µg
16.01%
Iron:2.66mg
14.77%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.69%
Copper:0.23mg
11.3%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.02%
Vitamin K:6.04µg
5.75%
Source:My Recipes