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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup: Best Easy Homemade Recipe

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A rich and comforting butternut squash soup featuring silky smooth texture and a luxurious sage brown butter topping. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients, perfect for cozy winter evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash (3–4 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided: 4 for soup base, 4 for sage topping)
  • 15–20 fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the butternut squash, remove seeds, and cube into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add cubed squash to the pot and stir to coat. Pour in broth to just cover the squash.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. In a small skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (3-5 minutes).
  9. Add sage leaves to the brown butter and fry for 30 seconds until crispy.
  10. Ladle hot soup into bowls and drizzle with the sage brown butter and crispy leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, blend thoroughly. If using a standard blender, let the soup cool slightly and hold the lid down with a towel. The brown butter is the star; watch it closely to prevent burning. For a dairy-free version, swap butter for olive oil or vegan butter and use coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen (without cream) for later use.

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