Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa
Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa is silky and gently spiced, with warm cumin and fresh ginger lifting the natural sweetness of the squash. A side of buttery quinoa adds light, nutty texture for a balanced, gluten-free bowl. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a soothing lunch on crisp fall days.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook16 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, butternut squash, ginger, and cumin to the onion and simmer over medium heat until the squash is very soft, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Pour the squash mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times, then blend continuously. Puree in batches until smooth. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
- 3
Bring salted water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir 1 tablespoon butter into the cooked quinoa and season with salt. Spoon the quinoa into the soup.
- Calories 340.81 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.8 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.43 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 17.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 600.13 mg High
- Fiber 8.85 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.37 g Moderate
- Calcium 128.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source
- Potassium 829.84 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1081.05 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 43.04 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Butternut Squash Ginger Soup with Quinoa is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 26 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Butternut Squash, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 340.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Butternut Squash, Chicken Broth, Fresh Ginger, Ground Cumin. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa?
- About 26 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 16 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash–Ginger Soup with Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
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