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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon

A creamy soup made from roasted butternut squash blended with cinnamon, onions, and broth. Smooth, warm, and perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded, and chunked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Soup pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Immersion blender or blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash chunks with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon, ensuring they're evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Roast the squash in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, until the edges are caramelized and the flesh is tender when pierced with a fork. The aroma should be warm and sweet with hints of cinnamon.
  3. While the squash roasts, heat a little oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for another minute until it releases its aroma, taking care not to burn it.
  5. Once the squash is roasted and cool enough to handle, add it to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture carefully to a blender to blend until very smooth and velvety. Return the purée to the pot if blended externally.
  7. Milk or cream is added at the end and can be omitted if freezing. Warm everything gently over low heat, but do not boil.
  8. Once heated through and seasoned perfectly, ladle the soup into bowls.
  9. Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of olive oil if desired, then serve immediately for maximum warmth and comfort.

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of cream.