Butternut squash soup in a white bowl on a table with spring of fresh herbs

Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Adapted from: Yummy Healthy Easy
Only a few ingredients are needed to make this butternut squash soup delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients 

  • ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Butternut Squash
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1-2 teaspoon Salt
  • Thyme Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes
  • Add cut-up butternut squash and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until squash is softened.
  • Carefully pour entire contents of pot into blender and add salt.
  • Carefully blend until smooth. Serve in bowls with thyme if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Butternut Squash Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
137
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
1534
mg
67
%
Potassium
 
1038
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
4373
IU
87
%
Vitamin C
 
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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