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    Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: Oct 25, 2017 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Sep 27, 2018 · 571 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    This Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is rich and creamy!  With quinoa and broth to thicken it rather than cream, you have got a butternut squash soup healthy enough for any diet.  It's gluten free, vegetarian and has a vegan option.

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    We are finally getting a little reprieve with the weather here, and I couldn't be happier about it. Although I doubt I'll be trading my flip-flops for boots anytime soon, it is nice to be able to sit outside and not feel like I am going to keel over from the humidity.

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    Now that it is cooler, I'm finally ready to embrace fall dishes, like today's Healthy Butternut Squash Soup with Quinoa!

    Photo of Healthy Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Cheese Crostini

    I've never been the biggest soup person, but guys, this one is delicious. It is so rich and creamy that you won't believe it doesn't have cream.

    I served it with goat cheese crostini, for a hint of indulgence. This combination is amazing and perfect for when you need a little comfort food. Of course, you can skip the crostini, if that isn't your thing.

    The soup is still delicious without it!  (As I found out because SOMEONE ate all the bread before the soup was done.  Oh.  Me, again.)

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    4.80 from 5 votes

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Cheese Toasts

    This Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is rich and creamy!  With quinoa and broth to thicken it rather than cream, you have got a butternut squash soup healthy enough for any diet.  It's gluten free, vegetarian and has a vegan option! This soup is so rich that you will forget that it is at all healthy. Perfect for those cool autumn nights when you need a little comfort food.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs 8 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 28 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ lb butternut squash 1 large
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 6 cloves garlic minced
    • 6 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 cup of quinoa rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 6 ounces French baguette sliced
    • 2 ounces goat cheese
    • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Cut squash in half and discard seeds. Place cut-side down on a foil-lined cookie sheet coated with olive oil spray. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and scoop squash into a bowl. Discard peel. Mash pulp.
    • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Add squash, vegetable broth, quinoa, sage, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too thick, add additional broth or water to thin.
    • Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Allow to cool slightly.
    • Working in batches, puree mixture until smooth. Return to pan and cook an additional 3 minutes.
    • Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and top with goat cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until warm.

    Notes

    Make it Gluten-Free: Choose a gluten-free bread and make sure that your vegetable broth is gluten-free. Make it Vegan: Choose vegan bread and in place of goat cheese use vegan cheese. (I love Kite Hill cheeses!) Make it Cleaner: Skip the toasts and just enjoy the soup! Make it Quick: Purchase peeled and cubed squash and roast for 20 minutes. Buy pre-cut onion and minced garlic.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15615IU | Vitamin C: 32.8mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2.9mg

    Filed Under:

    Gluten Free RecipesQuinoa RecipesSoup Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. regina malloy

      October 26, 2017 at 2:20 am

      4 stars
      i like butternut squash i will try this

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    2. Sarah Bailey

      October 26, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Ohh what an interesting sounding soup, I have to admit I've never tried butternut squash soup but I wouldn't be adverse to giving it a whirl!

      Reply
    3. dawn

      October 26, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      i love butternut squash! i've been looking for a good squash soup recipe. this would be a perfect addition to my thanksgiving menu.

      Reply
    4. Shannon Graham

      October 26, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      I literally have butternut squash just chilling on my counter right now. I really need a recipe to use it with. This will be perfect.

      Reply
    5. Kelly Hutchinson

      October 26, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter has recently becomek obsessed with butternut squash. I have yet to try it, but this soup may be a gateway for me to get in there!

      Reply
    6. Lynnette Joselly

      October 27, 2017 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      This soup sounds all kinds of healthy! Good to know that healthy options can be tasteful too

      Reply
    7. EL KHAMKHOUMI ABDELLAH

      October 27, 2017 at 7:32 am

      Thank you so much , this is such a great recipe . its cheap and you have explained everything so well .

      Reply
    8. Rebecca Swenor

      October 27, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      Butternut squash soup is great for this time of year. I have never tried making but I would love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

      Reply
    9. Adaleta

      October 28, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Yummy! Butternut squash really is one of my favourites! I just love that my favourite can be made into a super yummy soup! I have to try this!

      Reply

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