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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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this soup is a celebration of vibrant flavors and comforting textures. With its rich, creamy consistency and the subtle sweetness of roasted butternut squash, this dish is not only nourishing but also incredibly satisfying.

The addition of fresh thyme and a hint of orange peel elevates the soup, creating a fragrant aroma that will entice your senses. Each bowl is beautifully finished with a swirl of roasted red pepper purée, adding a smoky depth that perfectly complements the sweetness of the squash. This soup is versatile enough to serve as a starter for a dinner party, a cozy snack on a chilly day, or even as a light antipasti option.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this Butternut Squash Soup is sure to impress. With only 165 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a hearty and wholesome meal. So grab your pot and blender, and let’s create a bowl of warmth that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

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