Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cups Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 lb Carrots, peeled and chopped in chunks
- 1 small Sweet onion, quartered
- 3-5 cloves Garlic, roasted
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 cups Chicken broth or vegetable broth/stock
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
Optional
- Rice, quinoa, or grain of choice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare veggies: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange vegetables: Place the cubed butternut squash, chopped carrots, and quartered onion in the prepared pan. Spray the tops of the vegetables lightly with nonstick spray for even roasting.
- Prepare garlic for roasting: Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and add the bundle to the baking tray with the vegetables.
- Roast vegetables and garlic: Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Cook grains (optional): While the vegetables roast, prepare your choice of rice, quinoa, or grain according to package directions to serve alongside the soup.
- Let veggies cool: Remove the roasted vegetables and garlic from the oven and allow them to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Blend the soup: Add the roasted butternut squash, carrots, onion, roasted garlic (squeeze out cloves from foil), chicken or vegetable broth, honey, paprika, and cumin to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Serve: Pour the blended soup over the cooked rice or grain if using, or serve as is in bowls. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Roasting the vegetables enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- You can easily make this soup vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth while blending to your desired consistency.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- This soup freezes well—thaw completely and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free