Butternut Squash Leek Soup
Butternut Squash Leek Soup blends sweet squash, mellow leeks, and carrots into a velvety puree thickened with toasted Italian bread instead of dairy. Warm spices add gentle depth, while caramelized apples on top bring a bright, sweet contrast. Ideal for a cozy fall dinner or a refined starter at a seasonal gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash Leek Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 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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- 59
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the carrots, leeks, and onions. Cook, stirring, until they soften and are no longer crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the squash; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cover.
- 2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently fry the bread until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the bread to the stockpot; stir in the allspice and ginger. Cook, covered, until the squash has softened, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the apple and brown sugar. Fry until the apples are well browned and begin to develop a crispy crust, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Purée the contents of the stockpot with an immersion blender until smooth and free of chunks. Garnish the soup with the caramelized apples.
- Calories 529.86 kcal High 26%
- Protein 11.6 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 108.36 g 39%
- Total Fat 7.66 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.28 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 516.66 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 22.88 g Good Source 82%
- Total Sugars 41.72 g --
- Added Sugars 24.8 g High 50%
- Calcium 197.13 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.68 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 814.7 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 603.95 mcg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin C 30.55 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butternut Squash Leek Soup is a French soup recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butternut Squash, Cut Leeks, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 529.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash Leek Soup?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Butternut Squash Leek Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butternut Squash, Cut Leeks, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash Leek Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 529.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash Leek Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash Leek Soup healthy?
- Butternut Squash Leek Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 529.86 calories and 11.6 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.66 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.28 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 24.8 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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