Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup
Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup blends roasted-sweet squash with bright apple notes and warm spices for a velvety, gently creamy bowl. The hint of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg balances the natural sweetness, while a swirl of sour cream adds tang. Serve this cozy soup for a fall dinner or a holiday starter when you want something comforting yet elegant.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion; cook and stir until it is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the butternut squash, potatoes, celery, apple, and carrot.
- 4
Add the chicken broth and enough apple cider to cover the vegetables; bring to a boil.
- 5
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer, adding more apple cider as needed to keep the vegetables covered, until the vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- 6
Blend the squash mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; stir in the half-and-half, cinnamon, and cloves.
- 7
Simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Divide the soup among bowls; top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 pinch nutmeg.
- Calories 195.88 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.03 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 22.3 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.3 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.73 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 412.75 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.67 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 686.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 810.64 mcg Good Source 90%
- Vitamin C 32.43 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Butter, Butternut Squash, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 195.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Butter, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup healthy?
- Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 195.88 calories and 6.03 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 412.75 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.73 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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