Best 8 Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

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In a world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on the tongue and aromas entice the senses, vegan butternut squash soup stands as a symphony of taste and nourishment. Its velvety texture, vibrant hue, and symphony of flavors make it a delectable treat for vegans, vegetarians, and food enthusiasts alike. Whether served as a comforting meal on a chilly evening or as a delightful starter to a special occasion, this dish promises to tantalize taste buds and warm hearts. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the essence of vegan butternut squash soup, unveiling its delectable secrets and inspiring you to create a masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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This is my famous butternut squash soup recipe and it just so happens to be a perfectly vegan main dish! There are lots of warm spices and because the veggies are all cooked slowly until soft, when blended it becomes so creamy, without any cream added! Please enjoy!

Provided by The Simmering Pot

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 (2 inch) piece ginger, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
1 yam, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 quart water, or as needed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, coriander, paprika, and chile flakes. Add butternut squash, yam, carrots, and celery. Add enough water to just cover.
  • Increase heat and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are fork-tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour back into the saucepan. Repeat with remaining soup. Add maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 620.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH GINGER, APPLE, AND COCONUT MILK



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Butternut squash and ginger are a wonderful combination. Instead of cream, I use coconut milk and I also like to add a carrot and apple for natural sweetness.

Provided by kochbiene

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

Time 57m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 carrot, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over low heat and cook onion and ginger until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Pour coconut milk into the soup and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 523.8 mg, Sugar 14 g

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Apple and winter squash are fantastic together. They are the perfect pair for this cozy, vegan butternut squash soup. For a slightly different flavor that still features classic fall produce, substitute a ripe pear for the apple. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large butternut squash (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups vegetable broth
Optional: Fresh thyme leaves and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly. Scoop out flesh; set aside., In a Dutch oven, cook onion and apple in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add broth and squash; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. , Return pureed mixture to pan; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, serve with additional thyme and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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This sweet, nutty-flavored squash soup is perfect for cold, fall days. Get ready for a warm hug for your insides. Drizzle with olive oil, non-dairy cream, pumpkin seeds, and fresh thyme, if desired.

Provided by Happy as a Yam

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 medium sweet potato, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 leaves fresh sage, or to taste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place butternut squash and sweet potato cut-sides down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • While squash and potato are cooking, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fresh sage and cook until garlic is browned and sage is crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove sage to a paper-towel lined plate. Transfer garlic to a blender.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the butternut squash and potato using a spoon and transfer to the blender with garlic. Discard squash and potato skins. Add maple syrup and 1 cup vegetable broth to the blender and process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve to remove any lumps and transfer into a large pot. Add remaining 3 cups vegetable broth, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon thyme, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with pepper and sprinkle with crushed sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 724.4 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH & POTATO SOUP (VEGAN)



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Make and share this Creamy Butternut Squash & Potato Soup (Vegan) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HippieVeganMamaTo5

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 butternut squash, cubed
cooking spray
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
4 cups water, separated into 2-cup portions
3 teaspoons marjoram
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sage
salt & pepper, to taste (I like 1 1/2 teaspoons salt & 1 teaspoon pepper)
2 cups soymilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Spray a baking sheet with oil and spread squash onto sheet. Spray squash lightly, covering the surface of them. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until tender.
  • Place celery, garlic, potato, carrot and onion in a large pot with 2 cups water, marjoram, bay leaves, sage, and salt & pepper. Bring water to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and add 2 cups water, soy milk, and squash to pot. Using an immersion blender puree soup. It doesn't need to be completely smooth, but try to avoid leaving large chunks of vegetables.
  • (If you don't have an immersion blender put the vegetables into a food processor with the 2 cups of water and blend until smooth. Return to pot and add milk.).
  • Heat soup until warm.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK



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The best butternut squash soup recipe. Coconut milk, vegetables, and fresh herbs create a vegan filling meal. Serve with a French baguette to complete the meal. Food processor or blender creates a creamy texture. Top with fresh basil.

Provided by Emily

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 butternut squash
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
3 ½ teaspoons dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 French baguette
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened and easy to cut into, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Allow squash to cool until safe to handle. Peel, seed, and cut squash into chunks and place in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in onion and celery; cook until browned and soft, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add tomato sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, and salt; cook until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add baked butternut squash to the pot with the tomato sauce. Mix well. Add coconut milk and fresh basil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring soup occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cut baguette in half diagonally. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons dried basil. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake baguette in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup. Return blended soup to the pot over medium heat; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Serve with warm baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 757.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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A delicious, vegan butternut squash soup. It's a version of a well-known soup recipe that's easily adjusted to your own preference, but is also amazing as-is!

Provided by misslittlelady

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 butternut squashes - peeled, seeded, and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
3 small potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine butternut squash, vegetable broth, potatoes, onion, carrots, and garlic in a 5-quart pot. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the diced squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend soup thoroughly in the pot. Add coconut milk. Heat over medium-high heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 83.4 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

VEGAN CARROT-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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No animal products. Delicious and nutritious vegan butternut squash soup.

Provided by Julien Funk

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
½ butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
6 large carrots, peeled and chopped
6 cups water
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
2 teaspoons diced ginger
6 thin strips orange zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-low heat and saute onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrots; cook and stir for a few minutes. Do not let the onions brown.
  • Add water, vegetable bouillon, ginger, and orange zest to the pot. Increase heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until carrots soften, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove orange zest strips and discard. Blend soup into a smooth puree using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 90.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roast the squash before pureeing it: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash whole or in cubes.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor: This will ensure that the soup is smooth and creamy.
  • Don't overcrowd the blender or food processor: If you do, the soup will not be as smooth.
  • Add liquid gradually: Start with a small amount of liquid and add more until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include croutons, roasted squash seeds, and fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a vegan or meat-eater, you will love this soup. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give butternut squash soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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