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    Home » Recipes » Soups, Stews, and Chilis

    Butternut Squash Apple Soup

    Published: Oct 4, 2016 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    This Butternut Squash Apple Soup soup is silky smooth and perfectly spiced. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or the starter for your holiday meal.

    Bowl of Butternut Squash Apple Soup topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and a few splashes of balsamic vinegar.

    This time of year, pumpkin tends to get all the love. But, for me, butternut squash is king. It’s earthy, but sweeter than pumpkin. Lighter and more delicate in flavor, too. It can be steamed or roasted, then eaten in cubes or mashed or puréed. You can even eat the seeds, just like you would pumpkin seeds.

    This orange winter squash is the creamy base for my Dairy Free Mac and Cheese (a huge reader favorite!). And, in this dish, I’ve turned it into an ultra creamy soup (because y’all know I’m obsessed with soups!). I think this Butternut Squash Apple Soup will become a staple on your table during the fall season.

    Overhead view of two bowls of Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Blue dish cloth and a small blue bowl of roasted pumpkin seeds next to the bowls.

    This creamy soup is the epitome of fall for me. The smells, the warmth, the flavors. Everything about it makes me feel all cozy inside. When the first wafts of crisp autumn air arrive all I want to do is make a big pot of this Butternut Squash Apple Soup and curl up on the couch with a comfy blanket.

    Butternut Squash Apple Soup in a white bowl. Roasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top.

    This dairy free squash soup is super easy to make. It takes less than 45 minutes from start to finish and the majority of that time is hands off. It’s also packed with nutrition, boasting high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, B vitamins, potassium, folate, vitamin K, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

    Not only did I create this soup with butternut squash and apple, but also carrots, cinnamon, curry powder, turmeric, a splash of plant milk, and just a touch of pure maple syrup. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spice and cozy fall flavor.

    Butternut Squash Apple Soup in a white bowl on a blue dish cloth. Small blue bowl of pumpkin seeds off to the side.

    I love this soup ultra silky smooth. You can use an immersion blender to get this consistency or carefully transfer the soup to a blender.

    However, I still love to have texture in my meals. I really love the contrast of crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds as a garnish for this Butternut Squash Apple Soup (just like they do at Panera with their Autumn Squash Soup and, yes, this soup is roughly based on that one).

    Spoonful of Butternut Squash Apple Soup being lifted out of a bowl.

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    Butternut Squash Apple Soup

    Butternut Squash Apple Soup

    This Butternut Squash Soup is silky smooth and perfectly spiced. The perfect fall inspired dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or elegant enough to be the starter for your holiday meal.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Soups, Stews, and Chilis
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
    • ¾ cup chopped carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
    • 1 apple peeled, cored, and chopped
    • 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • dash of pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon yellow curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ cup cashew milk (or other creamy plant milk)
    • 1-2 teaspoon pure maple syrup plus more for drizzling on top, if desired
    • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    • In a soup pot on the stove, add the squash, carrots, apple, broth, salt, pepper, cinnamon, curry powder, and turmeric and bring to a boil.
    • Turn down to medium, cover and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the squash and carrots are very tender.
    • Remove from the heat and add the cashew milk and maple syrup.
    • With an immersion blender, purée the soup until silky smooth.
    • Serve immediately garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, if desired.

    Notes

    *I like this vegetable broth for this recipe because it has a nice light yellow color.
    **To roast pumpkin seeds: ½ cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds, ¼ tsp oil, ⅛ tsp salt. Roast in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet at 325 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, shaking the tray half way through. All ovens are different, so keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
    ***Alternately, you can carefully transfer this soup to a blender to purée.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19500IU | Vitamin C: 43.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Ellen says

      November 23, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Thank you so much for this recipe! I am always looking for oil free recipes and this one caught my eye. I’ve made it a few times and I love it! It is delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        November 23, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Thank you, Ellen! I’m so happy you love it!

        Reply
    2. KimM says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      I’m WFPB and made the recipe as written. Unfortunately, the end result was a very thick, though tasty, result. I added an extra 1/2 cup of liquid (broth/water combo), but still ended up with the texture of a very thick applesauce. It does taste good, but no way I could get four servings – more like 2 1/2. Any thoughts on what went wrong for me?4 stars

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        November 06, 2020 at 8:54 am

        Best guess is that you chopped your squash smaller than I did so therefore fit more in 4 cups. Next time I make it, I’ll have to weigh the squash to get a more specific amount. But, it’s an easy fix…I would just add more broth, and possibly more spices/seasonings if needed. Glad to hear you love the flavor. Thanks for your feedback, Kim!

        Reply
    3. Jenna Urben says

      November 06, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      I’ve been using my immersion blender for alll the seasonal soups lately! This looks so perfect 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 06, 2017 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks, Jenna! I love my immersion blender!! Hope you love the soup!

        Reply
    4. CaseyMarkee says

      May 19, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Great recipe. Makes me want to “actually” eat my squash.5 stars

      Reply
    5. G Allen says

      October 17, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Made the following mods with great results:heated a couple tablespoons olive oil and when hot added powdered seasonings until fragrant (really brings out the flavor) then I sautéed the carrot to bring out the natural sugars. Used creamy coconut milk and then used the rest of recipe as written.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        October 17, 2016 at 7:41 am

        Thank you! I’m glad you loved it.

        Reply
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