Recently I surprised myself by eating something I never thought I would like: Squash soup. Yes, my dear friends I am/was somewhat of a squash hater. But, as a food blogger I need to give foods a second chance. I think this creamy butternut squash soup with apples made me rethink my anti-squash stance.
Here's how this change of heart happened...
A few weekends ago my husband came to me while I was working on editing some blog posts and said "Hey, mom stopped over with a GIANT pot of butternut squash and apple soup soup. Try it!" I looked at him in surprise. "Really? You know I don't like squash." I said. He insisted. Frankly I was getting slightly annoyed because after 30 years of marriage he should know better, but I finally caved just to humor him. I am glad I did; the soup was delicious. The sweetness of the apple came through, and the creamy texture was heavenly. My mother in law baked the squash before putting it in the soup, a process that brings out the sweetness.
That being said, she is letting me use her recipe for butternut squash soup, so today I get a break from creating, cooking, chopping, slicing, etc.
And now for a history break: Butternut squash as we know it today is really a hybrid. It first made its debut in 1944. However similar types of squashes in the form of gourds have been found in the ancient Egyptian tombs.
This time of year the farm stands near my house have tons of squash, as well as other wonderful Fall produce.
Enjoy this butternut squash and apple soup as a main course, because it is filling and so delicious. Make enough to take to the office the next day. It heats up very well, and you just might be the envy of the lunch room.
I think I will go to the farm stand and get another butternut squash to make more soup. Maybe some extra apples for a Tarte Normande, too. I would also recommend having plenty of Moroccan Country Bread for dunking into your soup.
I think you will need to share this recipe with all your squash loving friends so they don't miss out.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 onion diced
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 lb butternut squash diced into 1" cubes,peeled, seeded,
- 1 apple Gala, cored, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350'F. Place squash chunks on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a Dutch oven melt butter. Add onions and cook until translucent. Sprinkle in nutmeg, and salt.
- Add squash, vegetable broth, and apple pieces, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add milk, half and half, and cook for 30 minutes until the squash and apples are completely tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Garnish with chives and serve with crusty bread.
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Karly says
Oh my goodness does this look amazing. LOVE a good butternut squash soup- and the addition of the apple is perfect!
Analida says
Thanks Karly!
I hope you get to try this soup.
Kate says
This soup sounds delicious. I have always loved squash, I must confess! In fact, I just made a soup similar to this one a few weeks ago. I agree that the apples add such a perfect sweetness!
Analida says
Hi Kate! So, you are a squash lover? 🙂 What did you put in your soup? Yes, the apples are perfect.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i make butternut squash often but never add apples. this is so fall friendly!
Analida says
Thanks Dixya! Yes, it it Fall friendly.
Julia says
Such a delicious looking soup and I love the blue pot!
Analida says
Thanks so much Julia. The pot actually belongs to my mother in law.
Courtney says
This soup is so pretty, what a beautiful color!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
This looks delicious! I love the idea of adding apple to it, yum!
Sues says
Haha that sounds like a conversation between me and my husband but the opposite (he THINKS he doesn't like squash, but I know that when done right, he does LOL). I love the squash and apple convo and the color of this soup!
Gloria says
Nothing beats homemade soup. You cannot get favours like this out of a can or carton. I would make a huge batch of this delicious soup and tuck some in the freezer for one of those days I don't have time to cook.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh, it's been years since I had a butternut squash soup with apples in it. My aunt used to make it. Love how fragrant it makes the soup. Can't wait to try this Analida.
Cassie says
This looks like the perfect winter warmer! I love the addition of apple to the traditional pumpkin soup - so interested to try
Jessica Robinson says
Loving the addition of apple to this delicious butternut squash soup! This creamy perfection sounds perfect for a cold winter's day!
Dana says
I've never had this soup before but it looks so delicious! After reading over the ingredients and instructions it looks so easy, too!
Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says
We always roast the squash before making soup. And we love squash soup! This looks so creamy delicious, and I'm sure the apple gives a lovely taste.
Amanda Mason says
This looks delish and I love your little history break section! I'm a history buff!! I can totally see myself taking this to the office and eating it for lunch! So making this!
Marisa Franca says
That looks so yummy and we DO like butternut squash. It's been a while since I've made it and yours *ahem* your MIL's recipe looks fantastic. That's a pretty good deal, you get a fantastic recipe, get to enjoy it, then just stage it and take photos. Then put it up on the blog!! Seriously, that recipe looks awesome. Will have to give it a try.
Anne Lawton says
That soup looks so velvety and sounds absolutely yummy! I'm not as crazy about butternut squash as some people are, but I'm thinking the apples really make this soup shine!
lauren says
So good! Love the hint of apple in this soup. Butternut is always my favorite for soups.
Mackenzie says
I love that this recipe uses milk and half and half instead of heavy cream. It doesn't drown out the apple and keeps it from being overly sweet. Yum!
Leslie Haasch says
Butternut squash is one of my all time favorite soups! I start eating it at Thanksgiving and don't stop until spring!
Lorie says
I loooooove adding Apple to cozy fall soups. Temps are dropping big time here this week so I need a good recipe like this!!
Krista Price says
Apple and buttenut squash are a match made in creamy, delicious soup heaven! Your mother in law nailed this one! I'm so glad you shared it!
Jyothi (Jo) says
I made an instant pot version of butternut squash and apple soup, and boy o boy it has become of favorite soup. You cannot got wrong with butternut squash soup and your's looks absolutely delicious!
Shelley Chiasson says
I used to dislike squash as a child, but my taste buds have blossomed as I got older, and since trying this soup at an infection control seminar, I've been an addict!!! Now I've mastered it and tweak it every now n then, in my fav dish,
I add some carrot/potato w/skins on, use an onion soup mix add coconut milk, unsweetened, if ya want thicker consistency, add a lil blend/cream, maybe the half n half, I've tried that, or just add more veg, usually what I do. I've nvr had a bad review...cheers y'all
Analida says
Thanks Shelley! I will try your variations next time I make this soup! Enjoy!