Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque
This butternut squash soup is warmly spiced with smoked paprika, chili powder, chipotle, and fresh ginger, balanced by almond milk and maple syrup. Pomegranate seeds, crumbled goat cheese, and crisp Brussels sprout leaves add bright, tangy, and contrasting finishes, making it a festive choice for a cool-weather lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- 2
Toss butternut squash, shallot, canola oil, paprika, chili powder, chipotle powder, and ginger together in a bowl until evenly mixed and coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared roasting pan and wrap the aluminum foil around it.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 4
Heat canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the reserved butternut squash seeds, salt, and ground black pepper in the skillet until lightly toasted, 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are slightly crispy and the seeds are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir maple syrup into the seed mixture and immediately remove from heat.
- 5
Pour the butternut squash mixture and almond milk into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before blending continuously. Purée in batches until the soup is smooth.
- 6
Pour butternut squash soup into bowls and top with squash seeds and Brussels sprouts mixture, pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese.
- Calories 213.47 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.05 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 33.24 g 12%
- Total Fat 9.1 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 70.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 12.6 g --
- Added Sugars 1.75 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 219.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 779.8 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1107.5 mcg Good Source 123%
- Vitamin C 59.29 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque is an American soup recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Milk, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, and Butternut Squash. Each serving provides about 213.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque?
- It is an American recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Milk, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, Canola Oil. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque healthy?
- Smoky Butternut Squash Bisque has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 213.47 calories and 4.05 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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