Winter Squash Soup - Erren's Kitchen

Winter Squash Soup - Erren's Kitchen

This vibrant and tasty recipe for Winter Squash Soup is a healthy way to warm up on cold winter days.  Make the most of winter’s harvest with this warming, seasonal soup.


To make this soup, you just cook your squash in stock and honey before blitzing into this velvety smooth soup.  It’s fantastic served with garlicky, Italian bread for dipping.


A bowl of Winter Squash Soup topped with fresh parsley with a whole squash and a second bowl in the background


There’s something so comforting about a hot bowl of soup on a cold day.  Not to mention a dark, damp day, like it’s been lately, but at least this soup (and the many others I’ve shared ) will help those chilly days seem brighter!


Making this soup is really simple.  You can use any squash you like.  There are so many around this time of year.  I used Sweet Dumpling squash, but you can use Acorn Squash or Butternut Squash too.  Whatever you like best.


A variety of winter squash in different shapes and sizes


You start by preparing the squash.



Then saute the onion and celery until soft.


onion celery cooking in the pot


Add the cut up squash, honey, and stock.  Bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender.


The squash and stock added to the pot


Remove from heat and using a hand blender, blitz until smooth (adding a bit more stock or water if the soup is too thick).  It’s that easy (especially if you buy pre-cut squash)!


A hand blender pureeing the soup


Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley.


A spoonful of the winter squash soup over the bowl with whole winter squash in the background.



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Cook’s Tips:


  • Squash soup can be frozen in an airtight, freezer safe container for up to three months.

  • This soup can be made with pumpkin, butternut squash, or any other squash you like.

  • For a salty twist, top the soup with bacon and toasted croutons.

  • To make prep easier, buy pre-cut squash or frozen and prepared from the grocery store.

  • If you don’t have a hand blender, a food processor or blender will work just as well.


UPDATE NOTES: This recipe was originally posted in 2015, but was updated to include step by step photos, Nutrition Facts, and recipe tips.



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Winter Squash Soup



Whip up this easy, delicious soup as a light supper or warming lunch when you need a little comfort – You'll love its beautiful, silky texture.






Ingredients




  • 2
    tablespoon
    butter


  • 1
    tablespoon
    olive oil


  • 1
    large onion
    chopped


  • 2
    stalks
    celery
    chopped


  • 2.5
    pounds
    winter squash
    peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks


  • 1
    tablespoon
    honey


  • 5
    cups
    chicken stock


  • Salt and Pepper
    to taste


  • Parsley (Fresh)
    chopped to serve (optional)




Instructions




  1. Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and celery, and gently cook until really soft – about 15 mins. 




  2. Add the squash and cook, stirring for 5 mins. 




  3. Add the honey and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender. 




  4. Remove from heat and using a hand blender, blitz until smooth (adding a bit more stock or water if the soup is too thick).

    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley.






Recipe Notes


For the winter squash - you can buy whole squash and prepare them yourself, or buy bags of ready to use.


 





Nutrition Facts


Winter Squash Soup




Amount Per Serving



Calories 346
Calories from Fat 117




% Daily Value*



Total Fat 13g
20%



Saturated Fat 5g
25%



Cholesterol 24mg
8%



Sodium 507mg
21%



Potassium 1405mg
40%



Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%



Dietary Fiber 6g
24%



Sugars 16g



Protein 10g
20%




Vitamin A
608%



Vitamin C
76.1%



Calcium
15.9%



Iron
14.8%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.






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