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Easy Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Croutons

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This creamy butternut squash soup with cinnamon croutons is the perfect comfort food for chilly days, combining sweet squash with warm spices and crunchy croutons.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional, for sautéing veggies)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups day-old bread, cubed
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Chop the carrots, onion, and garlic.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the cubed bread with melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add the carrots and butternut squash, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the squash and carrots are tender.
  5. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches, blending until creamy.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cinnamon croutons. Enjoy warm!

Notes

For deeper flavor, roast the squash at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes before adding it to the soup. Store croutons separately to keep them crispy.

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