Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup
Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup blends velvety roasted squash with tart Granny Smith apples and a whisper of thyme for a warmly balanced bowl. Caramelized onion, apple cider, and vegetable stock create a silky texture with gentle sweetness and herbal depth, perfect for a crisp fall dinner or a cozy starter for holiday gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Combine butter, brown sugar, and honey in a bowl. Spoon about 1/6 of the butter mixture into the cavities of each of the butternut squash halves and the acorn squash halves. Arrange the squash halves in large baking dishes.
- 3
Roast the squash in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Arrange the apples around the squash halves and continue baking until the flesh is easily scooped with a spoon, about 30 minutes more.
- 4
When you add the apples to the oven, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; add the onion and thyme. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until fully caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Scoop the roasted squash into a large pot; add the apples and caramelized onion. Pour in the vegetable stock, apple cider, and water; bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- 6
Pour the soup into a blender no more than halfway full. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before blending continuously. Puree in batches until smooth. Reheat before serving, as needed.
- Calories 291.19 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 1.96 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 52.13 g 19%
- Total Fat 9.73 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.58 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.88 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 78.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.18 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 30.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 88.72 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 765.35 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 547.42 mcg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin C 31.06 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apple Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Apple Cider, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 291.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Apple Cider, Brown Sugar, Butter, Butternut Squash. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup healthy?
- Apple-Kissed Butternut and Acorn Squash Roasted Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 291.19 calories and 1.96 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.58 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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