Description
This spicy butternut squash soup recipe is light, silky, and full of cozy fall flavors with a bold twist. Made with butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, and peppers, it’s naturally healthy and perfect for chilly nights or as part of your Thanksgiving menu.
Ingredients
- 1/2 butternut squash, chopped
- 1 potato, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon spice blend (baharat or your favorite)
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups boiled water (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Roughly chop all the vegetables and place everything in a large, tall soup pot.
- Add the spices (except red pepper flakes) and pour in the vegetable broth.
- Let it simmer until the veggies are soft and cooked through.
- Blend everything until smooth—use an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches.
- If you prefer a creamy texture, stop here. For a silkier finish, add hot water slowly until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
Love Panera’s Autumn Squash Soup? This recipe is a lighter, spicier spin that feels homemade and fresh.
For even more depth, roast the squash, potato, and carrots before simmering—it adds a caramelized sweetness that makes this soup unforgettable.
This dish proves that even easy unique butternut squash recipes can feel gourmet with the right spice blend.
Make ahead! Soup flavors deepen overnight, making it perfect for holiday prep.
Note: These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: worldwide
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0