Spiced Butternut Squash Soup (2024)

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My boys love this spiced butternut squash soup! It's a stick-to-your-ribs soup that everyone will enjoy. Sherry helps deepen the flavor, while half-and-half cream adds richness to the soup.

Submitted byLuvMyFamily

Updated on May 23, 2023

Ingredients

3 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
1 leek, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 (49.5 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup half-and-half cream
½ cup sherry wine
½ cup sour cream (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Pour a thin layer of water into a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Place squash halves, cut-side down, into water in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove the skin. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, leek and garlic in hot butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth and add potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
Add cooked squash to the pot, then mash with potatoes until small chunks remain. Use an immersion hand blender to purée soup until smooth.
Season soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir in half-and-half cream and sherry. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through; do not boil. Ladle into soup bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream to serve.

Recipe Tip

You can use a food processor or blender to purée the soup in Step 5, then return it to the pot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298	Calories
11g	Fat
45g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g	14%
Saturated Fat6g	30%
Cholesterol34mg	11%
Sodium1855mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate45g	16%
Dietary Fiber6g	21%
Total Sugars7g
Protein7g	14%
Vitamin C57mg	63%
Calcium154mg	12%
Iron2mg	13%
Potassium1102mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.