Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup Recipe

January 12, 2018 Last Modified: October 11, 2024 by Regina | Leelalicious 53 Comments

This healthy roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup is perfect cold weather food and is super easy to make. The recipe is vegan, gluten free, clean eating and can also be paleo or Whole30. Round out the meal with your protein of choice - I like cooked quinoa.

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Tips for making roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
How to Season Butternut Squash Soup
What goes with Butternut Squash Soup
Can Butternut Squash Soup Be Frozen
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Recipe

When it's cold out there is nothing better than warming up from the inside out with a hot bowl of comfort food. This Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup fits the bill perfectly.

It is healthy, nourishing and comforting, easy and fairly quick to make. There is minimal hands-on prep time, you can even make it in a blender, and it is easily adjustable to dietary needs and taste preferences.

A winner all around!

Tips for making roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

Although you could just roast 2 butternut squash halves, there is so much more amazing flavor when you roast it in cubes. Because of the increased surface area you'll get more 'roasted' flavor. And opening a bag of Mann's butternut squash cubes is even faster than halving a squash and scooping out seeds.
Despite what the image shows, I actually rarely bother with peeling carrots when they end up being blended anyway. This again shaves times of your prep. Just give the carrots a good wash and maybe a quick scrub with a vegetable brush.
Leaving the peel around the garlic cloves keeps them from burning. Leaving the root ends of the onion quarters keeps the layers from separating and burning.
With a high-speed blender like the Vitamix, the soup ingredients can go straight from the oven to the blender. Even without preheated broth, 5-7 minutes in the blender can produce a steaming hot and super creamy Vitamix butternut squash soup.
But this simple butternut squash soup is just as easily made on the stovetop with an immersion blender.
Make it paleo: Serve without quinoa, and maybe a different protein
Whole30: Omit the maple syrup as well

How to Season Butternut Squash Soup

I've kept the seasoning of this recipe quite simple. Salt & pepper, broth, paprika, cumin and cayenne to taste if you want to make it a spicy butternut squash soup.

But of course you can play around with other spices to create quite a different flavor profile.

Ginger is a popular combination with butternut squash. Try roasting an inch or so of ginger root together with the other veggies, then peel and blend for a butternut squash carrot ginger soup.

Curried butternut squash soup is another favorite version. Just use some curry powder seasoning to taste.

Or turn it into a Thai butternut squash soup with coconut milk and Thai curry paste.

What goes with Butternut Squash Soup

You can serve this vegan butternut squash soup just as it is as a light pre-dinner soup. But if you want to make it a rounded out full meal, you'll definitely want to add some protein.

One way to do that is with the classic soup and sandwich combo. Another delicious option is quinoa.

I find that about ½ cup of cooked quinoa is a great way to give the cream butternut squash soup more substance and make it a more filling meal. It's also a great way to add vegan/vegetarian protein.

To make this a Whole30 or paleo butternut squash soup, use something like diced or shredded chicken (omit maple syrup for Whole30).

How to garnish butternut squash soup

As for butternut squash soup toppings, the sky's the limit - aside from any dietary limitations. Here are my favorites:

Although this is a recipe without coconut milk, if I have an already open can, I like to add just a little splash of coconut milk on top of each bowl to swirl in.
A drizzle of high quality olive oil is always nice too
Roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) give a nice crunch
as would some crumbled bacon bits.
For herbs I love chopped cilantro.

Can Butternut Squash Soup Be Frozen

Absolutely! Cream soups are perfect for freezing. Because all of the ingredients are already blended up, you don't have to worry about the freezing process changing or creating any weird textures.

Here is how I freeze soups. I am a little apprehensive about freezing in glass jars - cleaning broken glass out of my freezer sounds like my worst nightmare.

So I actually repurpose quart-sized yogurt containers. But first, I let the soup cool down to room temperature. With hot soup there would be the whole issue of plastic components leaching into the food.

I fill the container only to about 1-inch from the top to allow for expansion once frozen. Then I close the containers tightly and transfer to the freezer.

This butternut squash soup can be stored frozen for about 2-3 months.

Once ready to use I pull the containers from the freezer and let the soup thaw in the fridge (if I plan ahead) before reheating. If I didn't think ahead, I just plop the entire soup block from the container into a saucepan and let it thaw and reheat slowly on very low heat.

Don't reheat inside the plastic container!

Products Used in the Making of this Simple Butternut Squash Soup:

I use my Vitamix blender if I am making the soup straight from the oven.

For the stovetop method I heat all ingredients in my Dutch Oven and then puree them with an immersion blender.

Random Questions

Do you leave the skin on butternut squash for soup?

Yes, leaving the skin on the butternut squash while roasting adds to the flavor and saves time. It also contributes to the soup's texture when blended.

How to make butternut squash soup with Carrots?

Making butternut squash soup with carrots is simple. Roast the butternut squash cubes, carrots, onions, and garlic together, then blend with broth and seasonings. Adjust flavors to taste.

How do you thicken butternut squash soup?

To thicken butternut squash soup, let it simmer to reduce the liquid, or add a small amount of coconut milk or heavy cream. Blending some of the roasted vegetables can also enhance thickness.

Is butternut squash soup healthy?

Butternut squash soup is highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a great source of fiber, supports immune function, and promotes healthy skin and eyesight.

How do you make butternut squash soup less bland?

This butternut squash soup recipe is not at all bland, but if you need to make it more flavorful, try the following:
- Stir in more seasoning, like black pepper, paprika, cumin, cayenne, or salt.
- Incorporate flavorful ingredients, such as garlic, onions, or roasted vegetables.
- Drizzle with coconut milk or olive oil for richness.
- Use broth instead of water for added depth.
- Add a touch of sweetness with maple syrup or honey.
- Top with roasted pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs like cilantro for texture and flavor contrast.

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Recipe

Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup Recipe

5 from 78 votes

This healthy roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup is perfect cold weather food and is super easy to make. The recipe is vegan, gluten free, clean eating and can also be paleo or Whole30.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings -5

Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients

1 bag (20 oz/4 cups) Mann's butternut squash cubes
1 lb (450 g) carrots cut into ½-inch pieces
1 small onion quartered
3 cloves garlic skin on
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
salt & pepper
4 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon paprika powder
½ teaspoon cumin
⅛-1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (adjust to your heat preference)

For serving:

2 cups cooked quinoa
roasted pumpkin seeds
cilantro

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets.
Place the butternut squash cubes on one baking sheet. On the other one arrange the carrot pieces, quartered onion (leave the root part intact), and garlic cloves in skin. Drizzle everything with the oil and generously season with salt and pepper.
Place both baking sheets in the oven at the same time and roast veggies for 25-30 minutes until tender. Flip once after 15 minutes.

High Speed Blender Instructions:

Add broth, maple syrup, paprika, cumin and cayenne to the blender jar. Add the roasted vegetables (remove root end of onion and garlic peel).
Blend on high speed until super smooth and steamy (~ 5 minutes).

Stovetop instructions:

Add the broth to a large pot. Add paprika, cumin, cayenne, maple syrup, and the roasted vegetables and bring everything to a boil. Using an immersion blender puree the soup until completely smooth.
Serve each bowl of soup with about ½ cup cooked quinoa for added protein. Top with roasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro leaves. Optionally, drizzle with a little coconut milk or olive oil.

Notes

Nutrition data includes ½ cup of quinoa per serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

332

% Daily Value*

Fat

9.9

Sodium

1059

Carbohydrates

Fiber

9.2

Sugar

Protein

7.7

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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