Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée
45 min.
6
165kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée, a comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe harmoniously combines the natural sweetness of fresh butternut squash with the vibrant flavor of roasted red peppers, creating a soup that's as delicious as it is nutritious. Whether you're looking for a warming starter to impress your guests or a comforting bowl to enjoy on a chilly evening, this soup has got you covered.

This vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free soup is not only kind to your palate but also to your dietary needs. With each serving clocking in at just 165 calories, it's a guilt-free way to indulge. The roasted red pepper purée adds a burst of color and flavor that elevates this dish to gourmet status. Plus, its rich texture and nuanced flavors make it an irresistible choice for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!

Ready in just 45 minutes, you can whip this up easily on a busy weeknight or prepare it in advance for a sophisticated dinner party. With the warm, aromatic notes of thyme and a hint of orange zest, this soup will fill your home with enticing aromas that beckon you and your guests to the table. So grab your pot and let’s get cooking; this delicious elevated soup is sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pound butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1-inch pieces
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2.3 cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • servings roasted peppers red
  • 5.5 cups vegetable stock ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
  4. Add squash and 5 1/2 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is soft, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
  5. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return puree to pot.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon thyme and orange peel. Thin soup with more broth if desired. Simmer 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving, thinning with more broth if desired.)
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon Roasted Red Pepper Puree into soup in each bowl.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme and serve.
  9. Per serving (including red pepper puree): calories, 200; total fat, 8 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0; fiber, 8 g
  10. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein6.05%
Fat24.56%
Carbs69.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.5
Glycemic Load
2.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.841738949651%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
12.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.4kcal
8.27%
Fat:4.95g
7.61%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.47%
Carbohydrates:31.44g
10.48%
Net Carbohydrates:26.43g
9.61%
Sugar:8.55g
9.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:885.84mg
38.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.74g
5.49%
Vitamin A:20603.99IU
412.08%
Vitamin C:47.05mg
57.03%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.57%
Vitamin E:3.41mg
22.72%
Potassium:768.84mg
21.97%
Fiber:5.01g
20.05%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.67%
Magnesium:72.51mg
18.13%
Folate:63.15µg
15.79%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.77%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.88%
Calcium:112.91mg
11.29%
Iron:1.69mg
9.41%
Copper:0.17mg
8.62%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.47%
Phosphorus:84.12mg
8.41%
Vitamin K:5.16µg
4.92%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.61%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.86%
Selenium:1.53µg
2.19%
Source:Epicurious