Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup
Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup blends sweet squash and apples with earthy parsnips, warm allspice, and thyme for a velvety bowl with gentle spice and natural sweetness. Finished with half-and-half, it’s smooth and comforting, perfect for a cozy fall dinner or a refined starter at a holiday gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, warm the chicken broth. Add the butternut squash, celery, apples, leek, garlic, allspice, and thyme; bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are fully tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, toss the parsnips with coconut oil in a large bowl to coat; transfer them to a large baking sheet.
- 4
Roast the parsnips in the preheated oven until tender and browned, about 30 minutes; add them to the stockpot.
- 5
Fill the blender halfway with the soup mixture. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times, then blend continuously. Pour the puréed soup into a pot. Repeat with the remaining soup mixture.
- 6
Stir the half-and-half into the puréed soup; cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 229.8 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 10.03 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 27.74 g 10%
- Total Fat 9.33 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.99 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.59 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 918.79 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.69 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 10.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 141.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 712.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 829.94 mcg Good Source 92%
- Vitamin C 33.68 mg Good Source 37%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Coconut Oil. Each serving provides about 229.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Celery, Chicken Broth, Coconut Oil, Cut Leeks. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup healthy?
- Creamy Butternut Squash & Parsnip Apple Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 229.8 calories and 10.03 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 918.79 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.99 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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