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Creamy Honeynut Squash Soup: Easy 15-Minute Comfort Food

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A velvety, comforting soup made with roasted honeynut squash, brown butter, and aromatic spices. This quick and easy recipe delivers gourmet flavor in under 45 minutes, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 medium honeynut squash, halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
  • Olive oil (for roasting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop out seeds from squash halves. Brush cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place cut-side down on the pan.
  3. Roast squash for 25 minutes until skin is blistered and flesh is tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop flesh out and discard skins.
  4. While squash roasts, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  5. Add diced onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  7. Add roasted squash flesh to the pot with onions. Pour in broth.
  8. Stir in ground ginger and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth.
  10. Stir in heavy cream and maple syrup (if using). Heat gently over low heat for 2 minutes. Do not boil.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Roasting the squash is essential for depth of flavor; boiling results in a watery soup. If using a standard blender, blend in batches and vent the lid to avoid steam explosions. The soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth or cream when reheating. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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