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
- 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 175.51 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.57 g Low Source
- Carbs 22.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.2 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.37 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.57 mg Moderate
- Sodium 412.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 135.51 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 658.4 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 800.21 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 31.8 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 175.51 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 175.51 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.
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