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Last updated on March 7, 2018. Originally posted on October 19, 2016 By Maryea / 11 Comments

Butternut Squash Apple Soup

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This Butternut Squash Apple Soup is vegan, gluten-free, and a wonderful soup to eat all fall and winter long!Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Hey guys! I’m bringing an old recipe out of the archives today because even after all these years, I still love this recipe. You deserve to see this recipe. This post was first written in October 2010. I gave the photographs a much-needed refresh and updated the recipe for Butternut Squash Apple Soup just a tad. Just so you know, the new photos are taken the day after I made the soup, so it has thickened considerably. It’s thinner the first day.

I originally made this with a mix of almond milk and coconut milk. I learned through the years that the texture is plenty creamy without any milk at all and I like the flavor better. I also note in the recipe that you can cook the squash ahead of time (you can even do it in the slow cooker) because that is something I do more often than not these days. I’ve become quite the time-saver as I’ve aged. 😉

I’m leaving my original photo below because the post makes more sense with it, plus I think it’s pretty neat to see how food photography on blogs has changed in the last 5-6 years. This type of photo was pretty common back then! Isn’t that crazy to think about?!

I’m sure this soup is new to most of you since it’s been buried in the archives with this lovely photo, so I hope more of you try and love it as much as I do! The rest of the post is via 2010, minus the updated pictures and recipe. Clearly, I need to hire a professional photographer and food stylist.  Sorry about the sub-par photos, folks, picture taking isn’t my strong suit.  Despite the lackluster picture, this lunch was superb.  Butternut Squash Apple SoupThe first time I remember eating Butternut Squash soup was the day I got engaged.  After Tim popped the question, he brought me to Sedona (we were living in Arizona at the time) and we had a fabulous dinner at L’Auberge de Sedona.  The only thing I remember about the meal, even though I know everything was amazing, is the Butternut Squash soup.  Since then, I’ve had a thing for this fall classic.  I’ve made several versions, and I think this is my best to date.  Butternut Squash Apple Soup

I served this with an apple panini that is a spin off from Giada De Laurentiis’s Venetian Panino.  Together, this is a killer combination that makes  a delicious, filling lunch.  The soup is kid-friendly, too, so if you have little ones they will most likely love this.

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Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup


  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
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Description

This Apple Butternut Squash soup is vegan, gluten-free,creamy, and delicious!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 butternut squash (~3 lbs)
  • 2 small yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 4 large apples, cored and cut into 4-5 chunks (Peeling is optional. I like to use at least 1–2 tart apples mixed with 1–2 sweet apples)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • dash of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Peel the squash. If you have a decent vegetable peeler, that will work. I find that to be the easiest way to peel a squash. Alternatively, you may need to use a paring knife, which is more tedious.
  2. Remove the seeds and cut into 1-2 inch chunks. *Note: you can also roast your squash ahead of time or cook it in the slow cooker. Either method works well.
  3. Heat your oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. Saute the onion until soft, at least 5 minutes.
  5. Add squash, apples,stock, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Make sure the squash is nice and soft. Puree with a hand held (immersion) blender or transfer the soup, in batches, to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: soup

Nutrition

  • Calories: 258
  • Sugar: 19.1g
  • Sodium: 176.6mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 53.5g
  • Protein: 4.6g

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Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe. This is a vegan and gluten-free soup recipe that is rich and creamy and one of my favorite fall foods!

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Comments

  1. Alisha Ross says

    August 9, 2019 at 12:44 am

    What a fun way to use squash! I am making butternut squash tonight, but am going to have to try this next time!

    Reply
  2. Moses Brodin says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:26 am

    I love to use my crock pot year round. In the winter for comfort foods and in the summer because it is just too darn hot here most of the time. But I still enjoy a good soup during the summer and I’m bound to find one here!

    Reply
  3. Alina says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Maryea, this soup looks wonderful! I love your photos, they improved so much over the years and now they make me want to eat the screen :).

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Alina. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Susanna says

    October 20, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I just made this for dinner tonight and YUM! I will say it made way more than 6 servings for me, maybe I added too much squash? I didn’t measure exactly. Anyway- wanted to say thanks for all the awesome posts!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 21, 2010 at 2:08 pm

      I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know about the servings–I have a really hard time estimating servings and I often post before all the leftovers are gone!

      Reply
  5. Tracy says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    Ok, I’m sold…this is going on my next meal-planning list!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 15, 2010 at 1:11 pm

      I had this for lunch all week–the best lunch week ever! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Pretty. Good. Food. says

    October 14, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    I wish I had the ingredients to make the panini! I’m so hungry now 🙂

    Reply
  7. Laurie Kay says

    October 12, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. . .and I love Giada! I made butternut and sage pasta last week. Everytime I make a vegan meal I think of you:)

    Reply
  8. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    October 12, 2010 at 11:20 am

    ok, wow…this menu SCREAMS fall from the rooftops! what a beautiful pairing!

    Reply

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