Easy Butternut Squash Soup

20/02/2010  |  54 Comments »

I was a late starter with butternut squash and didn’t know much about it until few years ago. I saw them often at the supermarkets but had never picked one up and put in my shopping basket. I stayed curious for quite some time on its taste and texture until I finally tasted it.

Butternut squash has yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp, which tastes similar to pumpkin. Butternut squash is one of the most popular and widely available forms of winter squash. The skin is pretty hard to peel. So, it’s either you have a very good peeler or a sharp knife. I usually like to use my knife to slowly slice off the skin.

Little do I know that butternut squash belongs to the same family as pumpkin, cucumber and courgette, that is know as Cucurbita Moschata. The split between winter and summer squash is primarily based on usage, rather than botanical classification. Winter squash, such as the butternut, are squash that are harvested when mature, with hard skins. Summer squash (including cucumbers and courgettes) are eaten whilst immature and usually have an edible skin and less strongly flavoured flesh.

Butternut squash not only tastes good, it is also a well-balanced food source that is rich in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fat and sodium. Also, it contains a lot of vitamins A and C and a good source of beta-carotene, magnesium, manganese, calcium and potassium.

I once made roast butternut squash and thought it is another great appetising side dish for Sunday roast. Later on, I tried to make butternut squash into soup, which I absolutely love. It naturally tastes so sweet like I have never tasted a soup like this before. Well, I don’t usually made soup like this (I mean using squash) and now, I have discovered another kind of soup that I can survive on, which is wonderful. This soup is great, again, for wintery weather like what we have now. I wonder when I can have my first taste of spring?

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

1 medium butternut squash
2 tbsp olive oil
2 potatoes
1 onion
1l vegetable stock
salt and pepper

Directions:

Method:

1. Chop butternut squash, onion and potatoes into cubes.

2. Warm a large pot and add in olive oil. Add in onions and cook till soft.

3. Then, add in potatoes and squash. Cook for a minute or so.

4. Add in vegetable stock and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes and squash are soft.

5. Using a blender or food processor, blend the soup until smooth. If too thick, add a bit of water.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

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54 Responses to “Easy Butternut Squash Soup”

  1. 1
    Su-yin — 20/02/2010 @ 17:44

    I love butternut squash (and like you, didn't know about it until a few years ago). Your recipe is really nice and simple, will have to try it out when I get back to the cold weather. :)

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:53

      I think the whole learning process of getting to know new ingredients is great!

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    Kitchen Butterfly — 20/02/2010 @ 20:51

    My friend has been raving about a squash ravioli she’s addicted to! Seems like I know what soup we’re having on soup night this week!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:54

      Squash ravioli sounds good! I think I might give it a go next time too!

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    The Little Teochew — 21/02/2010 @ 02:49

    Like you, I only made butternut squash soup recently, and I loved it! Next time I will add some potatoes like you did. Makes it creamier, ya? Lovely colour!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:54

      Yeah, the potato make sort of thicken it up a little bit, not too thick though for me, so I add more stock.

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    Xiaolu — 21/02/2010 @ 06:30

    This looks like a simple, comforting winter soup. I really enjoy the dreaminess of the squash photos.

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:55

      Thanks! This soup is great for freezing weather. I love the soup not the weather.. *sob*

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    Kristi Rimkus — 21/02/2010 @ 08:15

    Easy, healthy and delicious! Can’t beat that!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:55

      Sweet!

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    noobcook — 22/02/2010 @ 03:44

    your soup looks really beautiful and tasty. Love the idea of also adding potatoes for more chunky taste :)

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:55

      Thank you. :)

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    beachlover — 22/02/2010 @ 07:13

    hmmmm ..this soup must taste good at good ole cold winter day!! nutty and warm..talking about butternut squash,I still have I piece left from last month>better use it b4 gone bad

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:55

      Go for it.. :)

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    Meeta — 22/02/2010 @ 09:24

    butternut squash is such a wonderful versatile vegetable. soups are always a classic and satisfying! lovely!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:56

      Yeah… I wish I knew squash a little earlier and explore the ideas of what to use it for.. but, it's never too late, better than not knowing at all.. hehe

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    Kajal @ Aapplemint — 22/02/2010 @ 15:32

    Yeah this soup is easy indeed,just perfect for those lazy or super hectic days :)

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:57

      I agree with you!

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    3hungrytummies — 22/02/2010 @ 16:11

    Haha I have been calling this butternut pumpkin ;) I adore it!
    The photos are stunning as usual!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 22nd, 2010 @ 19:57

      I see… butternut pumpkin sounds cool too.. :) Thanks for your comment.

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    jo — 23/02/2010 @ 14:34

    I absolutely love this soup. Just give me a slice of garlic toast and I’m a “happy bunny” :P

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 25th, 2010 @ 19:23

      Oh yes, garlic toast is extremely a great idea! :)

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    Vanille — 23/02/2010 @ 21:08

    Summer squash is already here in the farmers market.
    I like their shape and taste and you have captured that so well !

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 25th, 2010 @ 19:23

      Thanks.. :)

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    petite nyonya — 24/02/2010 @ 05:44

    I love your photography style! The soup looks really good too, just yummy!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 25th, 2010 @ 19:23

      Thank you… :)

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    Christine — 24/02/2010 @ 17:24

    Great looking soup. I will try making it as well. I normally use it as one of the key ingredient for vegetarian version of Thai green curry.
    Spring is just lurking around the corner….yes I agree this is the coldest winter I ever had here in UK…brrrr

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 25th, 2010 @ 19:24

      It's a great idea to use squash in curry.. guess I will try it next time..
      yeah.. so cold.. don't know when it's going to end.. sigh!

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    Megan — 25/02/2010 @ 02:22

    What a great and simple recipe-I just recently discovered how much I enjoy butternut squash when I made risotto a few weeks ago so I am excited to try this recipe!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 25th, 2010 @ 19:25

      Thanks for dropping by! I would love to try making butternut squash risotto!

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    Tuty @ Scentofspice — 26/02/2010 @ 01:02

    I’ve had a similar soup made with sugar pumpkin and it was delicious. So undoubtedly your butternut squash soup will be just as delicious.

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 27th, 2010 @ 17:00

      hehe.. thanks!

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    pigpigscorner — 26/02/2010 @ 14:38

    I love butternut squash, so sweet and yummY!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 27th, 2010 @ 17:01

      Indeed!

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    FC88 — 27/02/2010 @ 07:12

    I always learn new thing form you. I am too never tried the butternut squash,becuase I never know what to do with it. Thanks for the recipe, I will sure give it a try!

    • mycookinghut replied: — February 27th, 2010 @ 17:01

      Sure, give it a try!

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    food-4tots — 27/02/2010 @ 17:06

    I had steamed butternut squash before but my "emperor" complained that it was too sweet to his tastebud. Maybe I will try to make your soup for a change to "convince" this old "picky eater". Lovely shots!

    • mycookinghut replied: — March 1st, 2010 @ 21:39

      hehehe… it's true that it's kind of sweet. But, try soup and see, it might change your "emperor" view on butternut squash.. :)

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    Min {Honest Vanilla} — 13/03/2011 @ 10:10

    I tried this last night, totally love it! I didn’t have any pictures to show but it was really really good! I did add quite a bit of salt though because the stock I used was homemade hence lower sodium I think. I love the natural sweetness from onions too :)

    • Anonymous replied: — March 14th, 2011 @ 21:58

      Cool! Glad to know you like it.. ;)

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    ann — 16/08/2011 @ 16:16

    LOVED the soup, came on squash late in life ,but now I roast it with mixed veg and its so tasty !!

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    miss jaydee — 08/09/2011 @ 10:04

    Do you use the whole of the squash or just the bottom bit. Sounds great though.

    • My Cooking Hut replied: — September 8th, 2011 @ 19:05

      I use the whole squash.

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    Andrea Williams — 04/12/2011 @ 09:16

    I made this soup this morning but spiced it up a bit by adding garlic pepper and a teaspoon on mustard! Yummmmmmy!

    • My Cooking Hut replied: — December 5th, 2011 @ 10:00

      That sounds yummy! I love the addition of garlic pepper and mustard. Thanks for sharing your idea here! :)

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    jodie burke — 06/12/2011 @ 10:48

    i make this soup with a few teaspoons of curry powder this balances the sweetness and gives it a kick in these cold nights.

    • My Cooking Hut replied: — December 7th, 2011 @ 21:53

      I think the addition of curry powder goes well with the butter squash and I definitely love the kick it gives!

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    Cristina — 08/12/2011 @ 18:08

    I love this soup. I lived in Boston and I used to make this soup the whole year.. now I’m back in Mexico and I finally found this vegetable people just called ‘pumpkin’. It taste good the whole year of course it’s better with a cold winter day.
    I added seasonings i don’t follow exactly the recipe. I always get compliments.

    • My Cooking Hut replied: — December 14th, 2011 @ 22:34

      This soup is simple yet amazingly tasty! I love it too.

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    Virginia — 10/01/2012 @ 03:00

    I just made this soup. It came out awesome. I am surprising my boyfriend tonight, I got a feeling he is going to love it. Thank you for this wonderful recipe :)

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    Trazza — 12/01/2012 @ 10:55

    I just made this soup and it was very tasty and when I added a splash of cream before serving it was divine!

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    Suzanne — 27/01/2012 @ 15:02

    Just made this and added a sprinkle of red chilli flakes!! And a small spoon low fat creme fraiche to serve…yummy!! ;-)

    • My Cooking Hut replied: — January 29th, 2012 @ 10:23

      That sounds yummy!

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