Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic
Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic blends caramelized squash and sweet potato with tart Granny Smith apples for a silky, gently sweet bowl balanced by warm spices and a hint of heat. The roasted garlic and rosemary deepen the flavor, while vegetable broth and cider add brightness. Serve as a cozy starter for fall dinners or a satisfying lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic, 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
- 30 / 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
- 75
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the butternut squash halves, carrot chunks, sweet potato chunks, and whole head of garlic on the lined baking sheet; drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and season with rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip the sweet potato and carrot chunks. Continue roasting until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
- 4
Scoop the squash flesh from the skin with a spoon. Cut the sweet potato and carrot into small pieces. Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add the celery and the onion. Season with nutmeg and cayenne pepper; cook until the celery and onion are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the apples; cook and stir until the apples start to get hot, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the vegetable broth and apple cider to the pot; bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer for 30 minutes.
- 7
Add the squash, sweet potato, carrot, and garlic to the pot. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Calories 220.04 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.21 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 43.31 g 16%
- Total Fat 3.87 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 423.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 6.98 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.59 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 131.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 767.59 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 1141.56 mcg Good Source 127%
- Vitamin C 40.07 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 220.04 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 220.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic healthy?
- Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 220.04 calories and 5.21 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 423.17 mg (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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