Cathy Turner
@cathyrenrut
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
This creamy butternut squash and apple soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of butternut squash, apples, and aromatic vegetables creates a rich and comforting soup that is both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for chilly days, this soup can be served as a starter or a main dish, garnished with fresh chives for an added touch of flavor.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:13
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time70 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 large
- 1 large
- 1 large
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1
- 1 quart
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 teaspoon
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup.
Step 1
To start your delicious soup, grab a large pot and melt some butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once it’s nice and bubbly, toss in the chopped leeks and onion.
Step 3
Sauté them until the onion turns soft and translucent, which should take about five minutes.
Step 4
Next, add in the cubed potato, butternut squash, diced carrots, and sliced apple.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken stock and bring everything to a lively boil.
Step 6
When it’s bubbling away, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for around twenty minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and inviting.
Step 7
Now comes the fun part! Carefully blend the soup in batches using a blender, or if you have an immersion blender, you can blend it right in the pot for a smoother texture.
Step 8
Once it’s all beautifully puréed, return the soup to the pot and stir in the optional splash of white wine and a touch of light cream for that extra richness.
Step 9
Season it up with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer gently for another five minutes to meld those flavors together.
Step 10
When you’re ready to serve, ladle the warm, comforting soup into bowls and finish it off with a sprinkle of chopped chives for a pop of color and freshness.
Step 11
Enjoy every spoonful of this cozy creation!.