Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup blends velvety roasted-squash sweetness with bright citrus notes from fresh orange, creating a balanced bowl that’s both cozy and refreshing. A touch of sour cream adds gentle richness while onions and broth round out the flavor. Serve it as an elegant starter for fall dinners or a comforting weeknight main with crusty bread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, and stir in the butternut squash cubes, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the squash cubes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the blender lid down with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before letting it run to puree.
- 3
Puree in batches until smooth, and pour the soup back into the pot. Alternatively, use a stick blender to puree the soup directly in the pot.
- 4
Whisk in the sour cream until smooth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat over medium-low until almost simmering, and serve hot.
- Calories 310.68 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.81 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 45.42 g 17%
- Total Fat 11.07 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.2 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.68 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 835.45 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 6.4 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 175.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1350.37 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 1619.79 mcg Good Source 180%
- Vitamin C 95.56 mg Good Source 106%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Butternut Squash, Chicken Broth, and Onion. Each serving provides about 310.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Butternut Squash, Chicken Broth, Onion, Orange Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup healthy?
- Gisela's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 310.68 calories and 10.81 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.45 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.2 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk 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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