Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup is silky and gently sweet with a mellow earthiness from marjoram and a whisper of heat from cayenne. Onion, garlic, and celery seed add depth, while cream and a touch of cream cheese create a plush finish. Serve it as a cozy starter for fall dinners or a comforting lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Butternut Squash Cream 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
- 6 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Rub olive oil over the cut sides of the butternut squash halves; sprinkle each with salt and black pepper. Place the squash cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Scoop the squash flesh into a bowl, mash thoroughly, and set aside.
- 4
Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the melted butter until the onion is slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the carrot; cook and stir until the carrot and onion are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir the mashed squash, marjoram, celery seed, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Gradually add the cream and cream cheese to the squash mixture; stir until the cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 171.54 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.76 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 25.72 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.41 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.14 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 282.27 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 128.5 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 586.46 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 897.26 mcg Good Source 100%
- Vitamin C 37.22 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 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Butternut Squash, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery Seed. Each serving provides about 171.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Butternut Squash, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Chicken Stock. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup healthy?
- Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 171.54 calories and 3.76 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 282.27 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.14 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic 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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