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5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

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By: Shinee Published: 10/25/2016Updated: 6/08/2021

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You need only 5 simple ingredients and 45 minutes for this velvety smooth butternut squash soup, packed with fabulous fall flavors! Delicious and elegant make-ahead appetizer for any kind of gathering!

You don't need a long list of ingredients to make this super easy butternut squash soup packed with fabulous fall flavors. Delicious and elegant make-ahead appetizer for any kind of gathering!

Looking for a perfect fall appetizer to feed a crowd? You want:

  • Quick n’ easy to make
  • Simple ingredients
  • Elegant presentation
  • Preferably make-ahead

Sounds like a tall order? Well, it must be your lucky day, because you just hit the jackpot and landed on this page.

You need only 5 simple ingredients and 45 minutes for this velvety smooth butternut squash soup, packed with fabulous fall flavors!

What makes this recipe so special?

This gorgeous golden butternut squash soup requires only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in under 45 minutes. A little longer, if you need to cut that butternut squash yourself.

We’re building layers of flavor with bacon, shallot and quality chicken stock. Carrots add just right amount of sweetness and butternut squash is the star of the show.

To contrast velvety smooth texture of the soup, serve it with grilled cheese. No brainer, of course. But I want to share with you my favorite combination: whole grain sandwich bread with nutty n’ melty fontina cheese. To. Die. For!

Velvety smooth butternut squash soup with only 5 ingredients and under 45 minutes! Step by step photo instructions...

Yes, it’s this easy! And you really won’t go wrong with this soup. It’s total crowd-pleaser! Plus, it’s pretty customizable too. You’ll never get bored with this one!

Sometimes, I add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a kick, or thyme for nice herby flare. And adding curry powder with a touch of cumin is also pretty darn good. But these add-ons are totally optional. You know, only when you want to change things up a bit.

Velvety smooth butternut squash soup with only 5 ingredients and under 45 minutes! Delicious and elegant make-ahead appetizer for any kind of gathering!

Hope you enjoy this delicious soup soon. Thanks for stopping by!

5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup with Fontina Grilled Cheese

Delicious and elegant make-ahead appetizer for any kind of gathering!
5 from 1 vote
serves: 8 cups
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total : 1 hour
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Ingredients

For soup:

  • 2 bacon strips cut into small pieces
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 4-5 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 small about 2.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed (or 6 cups of cubed)
  • 4 cups 1L chicken stock

For grilled cheese:

  • 8 whole grain bread slices
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 oz 115gr Fontina cheese, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • To make the soup, in a large dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon bits onto a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Add chopped shallots into the dutch oven and cook until fragrant over medium heat.
  • Then add carrots and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in cubed butternut squashes and saute for another minute or two.
  • Pour in chicken stock and bring it to boil. And then turn the heat down and simmer until squashes are tender, about 25-30 minutes. Cool the soup slightly.
  • Carefully transfer the soup into a large food processor, or blender. Blend until smooth.
  • If needed, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • To make the grilled cheese, preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread. Working in batches, place 2 bread slices on hot skillet, buttered side down.
  • Layer the cheese and sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika on each sandwich. Then place 2 slices of bread on top of the cheese, buttered side up. Cook until cheese is softened and bread is nice and golden on the bottom, 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, carefully flip each sandwich and continue to cook until cheese is melted and the bread is nice and golden, about  another 2 minutes.  Repeat with the remaining bread.
  • Cut grilled cheese to desired size.
  • Serve the soup warm or at room temperature with bacon bits and grilled cheese on the side.

Tips & Notes:

For step-by-step photos and additional notes, read the post above.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) Protein: 12g (24%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 39mg (13%) Sodium: 493mg (21%) Potassium: 642mg (18%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Vitamin A: 15495IU (310%) Vitamin C: 22mg (27%) Calcium: 179mg (18%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Soup
Cuisine:American
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This recipe was originally published on January 4th, 2014.

Velvety smooth butternut squash soup with only 5 ingredients and under 45 minutes! You don't need a long list of ingredients to make this super easy butternut squash soup packed with fabulous fall flavors. Delicious and elegant make-ahead appetizer for any kind of gathering!

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  1. Medha says

    Posted on 25 October 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Love that you paired this soup with grilled cheese! Fall comfort food at its best 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 26 October 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Agreed! Nothing better than grilled cheese with pureed soup. Thanks, Medha!

      Reply

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