Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup is silky and layered with natural sweetness from butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash balanced by tart green apples. Warm notes of ginger, garlic, and curry mingle with a splash of sherry for gentle depth and a subtle kick of cayenne. Serve it as a cozy starter for fall dinners or a comforting main with crusty bread on chilly evenings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the squash, cut side down, on baking sheets and roast for 45 minutes, or until the flesh is soft. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Saute the onion, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the apples and sherry and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the apples soften.
- 4
Puree the squash flesh and broth in batches in a food processor or blender. Transfer the squash puree to a large saucepan. Puree the apple/sherry mixture and stir it into the pureed squash.
- 5
Warm over medium heat and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
- Calories 292.71 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.29 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 43.35 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.88 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.37 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 799.59 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 7.81 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.98 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 148.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 954.5 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 849.08 mcg Good Source 94%
- Vitamin C 36.8 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Winter Squash Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Butter, Butternut Squash, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 292.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Butter, Butternut Squash, Cayenne Pepper, Cooked Apples. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Winter Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 292.71 calories and 7.29 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 799.59 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.88 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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