BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ROASTED APPLE SOUP

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Butternut Squash and Roasted Apple Soup image

Provided by Sam Kass

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield About 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 butternut squashes, quartered, seeds removed
2 to 3 Granny Smith apples
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups apple cider or juice
2 cups chicken broth or water, more as needed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg, or to taste
Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
Dried cranberries or dried cherries for garnish, optional
toasted almond slivers for garnish, optional
diced apples, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each squash quarter in half and place in a large bowl. Quarter and core apples, and add to bowl. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Rub everything to coat well, and transfer to a large baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake until apples are soft in center, about 30 minutes. Transfer apples to a plate to cool, and return squash to oven to bake until soft, another 15 to 30 minutes. When apples and squash are cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh into a large bowl; discard skins. Working in batches, purée squash and apples in a food processor or blender. If necessary, add some apple cider to each batch to help purée.
  • Transfer purée to a 4- to 6-quart soup pot. Add remaining cider and enough chicken broth or water for desired consistency. Place over medium-low heat. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice; as soup warms, flavors will emerge. Heat just until steaming, and adjust seasonings to taste. Ladle into warm bowls. If desired, garnish with dried cranberries or dried cherries, toasted almond slivers and diced apple.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Nina DFrank
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this soup was actually really good! The apples and spices really balance out the flavor.


Samiul Hok
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a really affordable recipe, which is always a plus!


Simangele Simangele
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.


Teresa McIntosh
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the roasted apples add a nice sweetness.


Eity
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Overall, this was a good soup, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Sam Ricky
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This soup was way too thick for my liking. I had to add a lot of water to thin it out.


sbonelo skhakhane
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out bland. I think I might have used a bad batch of butternut squash.


Mark Shakur
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I don't really like apples. Other than that, it was a good soup.


A H AB
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to this soup for a little kick and it was delicious! I also topped it with crumbled bacon.


Adam Dodson
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This was my first time making butternut squash soup and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the soup was very flavorful.


Sheharyar Mehar
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This soup is amazing! I love the roasted apples and the hint of cinnamon.


NAGUJJA PERUTH
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Scarlett Suaste
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use up leftover butternut squash and apples in this recipe.


Sado Guli
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


MD rabbi Akon
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This butternut squash and roasted apple soup was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet apples and savory squash was perfect, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.