Butternut Squash Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Butternut Squash Soup
70 min.
30
71kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Butternut Squash Soup, a perfect blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic way to showcase the natural sweetness of butternut squash. With its vibrant orange hue and creamy texture, this soup is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions and carrots wafting through your home, mingling with the rich scent of roasted squash. The addition of orange zest and a hint of hot sauce elevates this dish, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and warmth. Each spoonful is a comforting embrace, making it an ideal starter for any gathering or a cozy snack on a chilly day.

With a generous yield of 30 servings, this Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for entertaining a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. Plus, it’s low in calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Garnished with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil, this soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience. So grab your Dutch oven and an immersion blender, and let’s create a bowl of happiness that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • lb butternut squash peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  •  carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cups chicken broth 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon orange-flower water 
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • 30 servings paprika smoked
  •  onion sweet chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white freshly ground
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Saut carrots and onion in hot olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. Add squash, broth, and orange zest; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in cream and next 5 ingredients. Cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
  3. Process mixture with a handheld blender until smooth.
  4. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories71kcal
Protein6.58%
Fat53.83%
Carbs39.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.06
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
8.2565217069958%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
1.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:71.05kcal
3.55%
Fat:4.56g
7.01%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.85%
Carbohydrates:7.54g
2.51%
Net Carbohydrates:6.06g
2.2%
Sugar:2.28g
2.54%
Cholesterol:9.9mg
3.3%
Sodium:242.75mg
10.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.25g
2.51%
Vitamin A:6111.66IU
122.23%
Vitamin C:10.51mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.45%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.29%
Potassium:225.48mg
6.44%
Fiber:1.49g
5.94%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.71%
Magnesium:19.82mg
4.95%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.5%
Folate:16.39µg
4.1%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.04%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Calcium:35.07mg
3.51%
Iron:0.63mg
3.51%
Phosphorus:29.19mg
2.92%
Vitamin K:2.97µg
2.83%
Copper:0.06mg
2.81%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.53%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.26%
Selenium:0.78µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes