Butternut Squash Soup with Sage

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage
45 min.
4
269kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Butternut Squash Soup with Sage, a perfect blend of flavors that embodies the essence of comfort food. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant starter for your next gathering.

The star of this dish is the butternut squash, which brings a natural sweetness and creamy texture to the soup. Paired with the tartness of Granny Smith apples and the aromatic notes of fresh sage, each spoonful is a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, while ground coriander enhances the overall depth of the dish.

As you cook, the kitchen will fill with the warm, inviting aromas of sautéed onions and fragrant herbs, setting the stage for a truly comforting meal. The crispy sage leaves, drizzled with sage-infused butter, not only elevate the presentation but also add a delightful crunch that complements the smooth soup beautifully.

Whether you're serving it as a starter, a snack, or a light meal, this Butternut Squash Soup with Sage is sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and let’s get cooking—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • 2.5 pounds butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • cups chicken broth organic swanson® (regular, Natural or Certified )
  • 12  sage leaves fresh
  • medium granny smith apples cored sliced
  • teaspoon ground coriander 
  • large onion chopped
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oil in saucepot over medium heat.
  2. Add squash, apples and onion and cook until almost tender. Stir in sugar, coriander and red pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  3. Add broth.
  4. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 minutes. or until squash is tender.
  5. Place cooked squash mixture in food processor, using a slotted spoon. Cover and blend until smooth, adding enough cooking liquid to make soup of desired consistency.
  6. Heat butter in small skillet.
  7. Add sage and cook until crisp.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve butter in skillet. Divide soup among 4 bowls.
  9. Drizzle each with sage butter and garnish with fried sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein6.36%
Fat21.78%
Carbs71.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.27
Glycemic Load
6.2
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.17739147207%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.43mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
6.85mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
11.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.3kcal
13.47%
Fat:7.19g
11.06%
Saturated Fat:1.24g
7.74%
Carbohydrates:53.36g
17.79%
Net Carbohydrates:44.62g
16.23%
Sugar:21.06g
23.4%
Cholesterol:3.53mg
1.17%
Sodium:700.89mg
30.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.73g
9.45%
Vitamin A:30366.17IU
607.32%
Vitamin C:66.7mg
80.85%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.91%
Fiber:8.74g
34.97%
Potassium:1192.65mg
34.08%
Copper:0.64mg
32.22%
Vitamin E:4.75mg
31.65%
Magnesium:108.6mg
27.15%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.11%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.7%
Folate:86.57µg
21.64%
Vitamin B3:3.94mg
19.68%
Calcium:162.82mg
16.28%
Iron:2.4mg
13.35%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.54%
Phosphorus:124.75mg
12.47%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.71%
Vitamin K:11.62µg
11.07%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.52%
Selenium:2.47µg
3.53%
Source:Allrecipes