Best 7 Harvest Squash Soup Recipes

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As autumn's golden hues paint the landscape, it's time to celebrate the harvest bounty with a comforting bowl of harvest squash soup. This classic fall soup embodies the essence of the season, capturing the sweet, earthy flavors of fresh squash, aromatic herbs, and warm spices. From velvety smooth purees to hearty, chunky concoctions, there's a harvest squash soup for every palate. Whether you prefer a simple, rustic recipe or one brimming with complex flavors, this article will guide you in creating the perfect harvest squash soup to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

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HARVEST SQUASH SOUP



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This soup is perfect for a group after an autumn outing. The combination of squash, applesauce and spices gives it an appealing flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERNUT AND APPLE HARVEST SOUP



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My friend Diana generously shared her wonderful Fall themed soup recipe. The medley of Autumn vegetables combine to make a wonderfully warm and comforting soup. Pair this with crusty bread and a salad, and dinner is served!

Provided by cynjne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 cup diced carrots
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 quart chicken stock
¼ cup dry white wine
½ cup light cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in leeks and onions, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potato, squash, carrots, apple, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Carefully puree the soup in batches in a blender, or use a stick blender to puree the soup right in the pot. Once the soup has been pureed, return it to the pot and stir in wine and cream. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 810.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

HARVEST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Easy, low-fat, low-carb delicious comfort food. Modified version of a recipe from the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash
2 cups water
1 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and pulp.
  • Pour 2 cups water into baking dish, and place squash halves into water, cut side down.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • When squash is cool, cook diced onions in butter over medium heat in large saucepan until onions are softened.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Scoop out squash flesh from the skin, and add to onion/broth mixture.
  • Puree in batches in food processor or blender till smooth.
  • Return soup to saucepan; cook over medium heat until hot.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 3.9

HARVEST SOUP



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Loaded with ground beef, squash, tomatoes and two kinds of potatoes, this hearty soup makes a great family meal on a busy night. Go ahead and substitute any of the vegetables with those that better suit your tastes. -Janice Mitchell Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 cups water
2-1/4 cups chopped peeled sweet potatoes
1 cup chopped red potatoes
1 cup chopped peeled acorn squash
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the water, potatoes, squash, bouillon, bay leaves, chili powder, pepper, allspice and cloves. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetable are tender. Add the tomatoes. Cook and stir until heated through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEALTHY HARVEST SOUP



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Powerhouse whole grains and autumn vegetables simmer to perfection in this comforting, vegan-friendly soup. To make the squash easier to peel and chop, pierce and microwave for a minute or two. Any type of bean or winter squash would be delicious in this soup.

Provided by Cynthia Phillips

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 cups vegetable broth
2 acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup quinoa
½ cup pot barley
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until softened and slightly golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute until golden and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes more. Stir sage and thyme in onion mixture and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir vegetable broth, squash, water, kidney beans, quinoa, barley, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until barley is tender and soup flavors combine, about 35 minutes.
  • Stir kale into soup; simmer until kale is tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

COPYCAT PANERA HARVEST SOUP INSTANT POT RECIPE



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The comfort and taste of Panera Autumn Squash soup can be made quickly in the Instant Pot!

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pumpkin purée
16 oz frozen butternut squash
1/2 cup frozen carrots
1/4 cup diced Onions
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese
1/2 cup apple juice
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream + 1 teaspoon sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Curry powder
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 Tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except corn starch and butter in Instant Pot.
  • Cook at manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Do five minutes of natural pressure release and then quick pressure release the rest.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend up the soup until smooth - alternatively, you can place in a regular blender (carefully) and blend as well.
  • After smooth, turn Instant Pot to saute. Once it starts to bubble, add butter and corn starch and quickly whisk to combine until thickened.
  • Serve with pumpkin seeds.

HARVEST PUMPKIN & SQUASH SOUP



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Turn some of those gourds used for fall decorating into a creamy, tasty meal! This is a thick and hearty soup perfect for a cold winter's night. I like mine topped with a little parmesan cheese and croutons. You could use all chicken stock in this recipe, I just happened to have some vegetable stock in the fridge. The preparation time includes time to peel the gourds and apples.

Provided by BearsFanJeff

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 50m

Yield 12 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups butternut squash, cubed
4 cups pie pumpkin, cubed
2 cups apples, cubed
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the squash, pumpkin, apple, onion and stock.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer until the pumpkin and squash are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the mix into a food processor and blend until smooth. I did this in several batches.
  • Pour the processed soup into another pot or crock pot to reheat.
  • Simmer and add the cream, curry powder, salt and sugar. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Serve hot or the soup can be refrigerated or frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Different types of squash have different flavors and textures. For a sweet soup, use butternut squash or kabocha squash. For a savory soup, use acorn squash or delicata squash.
  • Roast the squash: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water. If you're using water, add some salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  • Don't overcook the soup: Squash soup is best when it's slightly chunky. If you overcook the soup, it will become mushy.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can add to squash soup. Some popular toppings include croutons, bacon, cheese, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Squash soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a squash soup recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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