Creamy Butternut Soup

Health score
15%
Creamy Butternut Soup
45 min.
4
580kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your lunch or dinner with a bowl of rich and creamy Butternut Soup that embodies all the flavors of fall! This delightful dish brings together the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and tart cooking apples, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. With tender minced garlic and fragrant thyme adding depth, every spoonful is a comforting embrace on a chilly day.

What sets this recipe apart is its velvety texture, achieved by processing the cooked squash mixture until smooth, then enriching it further with rich whipping cream and melted Cheddar cheese. The result is a luscious soup that’s not only delectable but also satisfying, making it a perfect main course option for your family or guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this lovely dish, serving four generous portions that are not only pleasing to the palate but also budget-friendly. Imagine the aroma filling your kitchen as you sauté onions and garlic, and anticipate the joy of ladling out servings topped with extra cheese for that gooey finish. Whether it's a cozy dinner at home or an inviting lunch invitation, this Creamy Butternut Soup is sure to impress and leave everyone wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups cooking apple cored peeled coarsely chopped
  • cups butternut squash cubed peeled seeded
  • 10.5 ounce chicken broth ready-to-serve canned
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • clove garlic minced
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried whole
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • knife
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Saute onion and garlic in margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Stir in chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until squash is tender.
  3. Let cool.
  4. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add squash mixture. Process 1 minute or until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl once.
  5. Return mixture to pan; add whipping cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories580kcal
Protein18.4%
Fat66.39%
Carbs15.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.75
Glycemic Load
3.59
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.575652184694%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.65mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.54mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
3.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
9.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:579.5kcal
28.97%
Fat:43.4g
66.76%
Saturated Fat:21.24g
132.77%
Carbohydrates:22.36g
7.45%
Net Carbohydrates:19.19g
6.98%
Sugar:9.39g
10.43%
Cholesterol:125.71mg
41.9%
Sodium:763.19mg
33.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.06g
54.12%
Vitamin A:9061.74IU
181.23%
Selenium:22.79µg
32.56%
Phosphorus:290.75mg
29.07%
Calcium:251.37mg
25.14%
Vitamin C:20.22mg
24.51%
Zinc:3mg
20%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.41%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.06%
Vitamin B12:1.08µg
17.92%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.79%
Potassium:546.1mg
15.6%
Vitamin B3:2.88mg
14.4%
Magnesium:54.98mg
13.75%
Fiber:3.17g
12.68%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.05%
Iron:1.86mg
10.35%
Folate:39.81µg
9.95%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.74%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.69%
Vitamin K:7.06µg
6.73%
Copper:0.13mg
6.68%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.16%
Source:My Recipes