This simple soup can be enjoyed warm or cold, and has a hint of natural sweetness from roasted apples.

Healthy Butternut Acorn Squash Soup

This rich and healthy butternut acorn squash soup recipe is super simple and easy to make. I made this even easier to make by cutting the squash in half and roasting it, instead of peeling and cubing it which is a major chore. This recipe is perfect for the fall season, and can be enjoyed warm with crusty homemade sourdough bread or served cold with a dollop of sour cream.

How to make Healthy Butternut Acorn Squash Soup:

I started by using a big knife and cutting the squash in half. Then drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on the inside and salt them a bit. Roast them face down on 350 for 45 minutes until fork tender. About 15-20 minutes before the squash is done, add to the pan 2 cubed apples until everything is nice a roasty. Most recipes call for brown sugar, but this tastes just as good and is much healthier when you substitute with apples. While everything was roasting, dice and sauté half of a sweet onion in a pot. Once the onion is translucent, add a quart of good chicken bone broth (vegetable broth for the vegetarian version). It is important to use bone broth because it has more protein and helps you stay fuller for longer. Keep that on super low heat until the squash and apples are done roasting.

Once the apples and squash are and fork tender, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and add it to the pot with roasted apples, cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and cream cheese. You could also add some nutmeg, which I totally forgot about until now but it would have been a great addition. Then turn off the heat and use an immersion blender (my favorite new tool), to puree everything together. If you don’t have this handy tool, you can use a regular blender and puree it in batches.

Serve with fresh parsley on top and some crunchy bread like homemade sourdough. It’s that simple! My kids love it and drink it out of a cup after dinner.

Butternut Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

This awesome and healthy recipe for butternut acorn squash soup is just perfect for the fall. You can cozy up with a bowl of this goodness alongside some crusty bread, or enjoy it cold with a dollop of sour cream. It’s made with roasted apples, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, giving it a hint of natural sweetness that is super delightful.

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 acorn squash
• 2 apples (peeled and cored)
• 1/2 sweet onion, diced
• 1 quart chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 block (4 oz) cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Using a large knife, carefully cut the butternut squash and acorn squash in half lengthwise.
3. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the cut sides of the squash and sprinkle with salt.
4. Place the squash halves face down on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until fork-tender.
5. Approximately 15-20 minutes before the squash is done, place the peeled and cored apples on the baking sheet to roast alongside the squash.
6. While the squash and apples are roasting, sauté the diced onion in a pot until it becomes translucent and aromatic.
7. Once the onion is cooked, add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth) to the pot and keep it on low heat.
8. When the squash and apples are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
9. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh of the roasted squash and add it to the pot with the roasted apples.
10. Add cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and cream cheese to the pot. If desired, you can also add nutmeg for an extra flavor boost.
11. Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a regular blender and puree the soup in batches.
12. Once the soup is smooth and creamy, it is ready to serve.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with some crunchy bread, like sourdough.

Enjoy this nutritious and delicious butternut acorn squash soup as a comforting meal during the cooler months. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that the whole family will love!