Description
Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Soup is a delightful blend of sweet butternut squash and rich caramelized onions, perfect for cozy evenings. This creamy, velvety soup captures the essence of autumn with its warm flavors, making it an ideal comfort food. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s suitable for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. Serve this dish warm, garnished with herbs or seeds, for a heartwarming experience that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into one-inch cubes; dice the onions and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add diced butternut squash and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for about 20-25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender in batches.
- Stir in coconut milk, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg