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Butternut Squash Soup With Maple Recipe

This decadent Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Glaze is a crowd-pleaser! Even picky eaters will fall in love with this creamy, subtly sweet, and utterly comforting soup. Our secret? A touch of maple syrup and a hint of lime brightens the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. Get ready for fall's most delicious comfort food!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 257.7 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Butternut Squash Soup With Maple

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How to Make Butternut Squash Soup With Maple

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, thick-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and 1 medium diced apple. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Add 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed. Continue to sauté for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of apple juice and cook until the liquid reduces by half (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Stir in 4 cups of chicken stock and 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the butternut squash is very tender, about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (at least 15 minutes) before blending. This prevents hot soup from erupting in your blender!
  8. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  9. Return the blended soup to the pot.
  10. Slowly heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a separate small saucepan. Gradually whisk the warm cream into the soup.
  11. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with a pat of butter (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

32g

Carbs

12g

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