This Easy Butternut Squash Apple Soup is perfect for the fall. It is so creamy, comforting and delicious!
We're getting into my kind of season - nope, not the holidays (though I do enjoy those too), but to me it's now soup season. I'm kicking it off with these fall favorite ingredients in this comforting bowl of Butternut Squash Apple Soup. It's made from scratch, really delicious, super creamy, and is under an hour away to being served at your table. How's that for easy? And oh, did I mention it's kicked up a notch with a tad of chipotle chili to give it a bit of spice with a smoky flavor? Well, now you know and have all the details. I'm sure you'll want to be making a bowl of this soon!
Over the last couple of years I have really enjoyed recipes with butternut squash even though it was not a vegetable I grow up We were more mainstream with nothing too out of the ordinary - meat, potatoes, and pasta (lots of yummy pasta). Restaurant trends in the recent years have had sweet and savory recipes with butternut squash on their menu. I've had some great dishes and some of my favorites include soup, raviolis, and just roasted with some olive oil. It's a "plays well with others" type of veggie.
Of course soup can be a meal all on its own with maybe a nice warm loaf of crusty bread but it also is a great way to start a holiday meal (and we have two of those coming up). In our family, we always have some sort of soup to start out our Thanksgiving meal. In the past, I have made Pumpkin Soup but I'm thinking this year to switch it out with this one to see how the family likes it. Fun to try new recipes!
If you want to get this soup on the table a bit quicker, you can buy butternut squash already cubed. It costs a bit more but is a time saver for sure.
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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
A comforting bowl of soup that is easy to make and so creamy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili
- 2 lbs butternut squash peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
- 1 lb sweet apples peeled and cubed (about 3 ½ cups)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- Garnish - apples, pecans, sour cream, pepitas, or your own ideas
Instructions
- In a large saucepan heat the oil and butter over medium high heat then add the leeks and saute for about 5-7 minutes until soft (not brown)
- Add the chili powder, squash, apples, cider, broth, salt and pepper and then bring to boil
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 until apples and squash are very soft
- Puree with an immersion blender then add in ¼ cup maple syrup - if soup is too thick add a bit more broth or cider
- Garnish as desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 512Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 556mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 15gSugar: 41gProtein: 13g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
Other butternut squash recipes you might enjoy - Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette
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Julie Evink says
Love the fall flavors in this soup!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Julie!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
I've made butternut squash soup with pears but not apples -- I can't wait to try this! As usual your photos are just gorgeous!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Awwww....thanks so much Marcie!
Jamie Sherman says
This sounds absolutely delicious, Deb! I didn't grow up eating butternut squash either, but I sure love it now!
Nancy Piran says
Looks so creamy and delicious!
Cathy Trochelman says
This soup looks phenomenal! I love these flavors together!
rachael yerkes says
This soup sounds so perfect! It's such a dreamy fall food!
Roseann Hampton says
I just bought some butternut squash at the store - this looks like a great recipe to try!
Diane says
Hi Deb! Your soup looks amazing!!
Pat says
Just made this! Perfect for this very cold & windy day.
I choose to blend it to check the flavor - but I left the maple syrup out. It is just sweet enough for me❤️
Deb Attinella says
I'm glad you personalized the recipe. It's cold and windy here today too!