Betty Crocker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Indulge in the autumnal warmth of this creamy butternut squash soup! Sweet pears and crunchy pecans add a delightful complexity to the rich, velvety texture. Easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in or a sophisticated dinner party.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 530.1 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Betty Crocker Butternut Squash Soup

  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pear, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped (for garnish)

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How to Make Betty Crocker Butternut Squash Soup

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Add broth, cubed butternut squash, sliced pear, thyme, salt, white pepper, and coriander to the Dutch oven.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the squash is very tender.
  5. Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender or food processor.
  6. Blend until completely smooth. (Alternatively use an immersion blender).
  7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the remaining soup.
  8. Return the blended soup to the Dutch oven.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream.
  10. Heat gently over low heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through. Do not boil.
  11. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced pears and toasted pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

92g

Carbs

15g