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A bowl of Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup garnished with Greek yogurt, pepitas, chili oil, fried sage. Surrounded by toppings and croutons.

Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup

A heartwarming, velvety blend of flavours that comes together effortlessly in one pot. This wholesome soup marries the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the zesty kick of ginger, and the earthy tones of fresh sage and rosemary creating a soul-satisfying harmony of flavours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, North American
Servings 4 -6 People

Equipment

  • 1 6 Quart Stock Pot
  • 1 Vitamix or immersion blender.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large cooking onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 ribs of celery diced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 3.5-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cups broth homemade or store bought
  • Freshly ground pepper

Garnishes, optional

  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Pepita seeds
  • Chili oil
  • Crispy sage plus ¼ cup olive oil & salt to fry the sage
  • Toasted baguette slices with butter crusty bread or croutons.

Instructions
 

Sauté Vegetables

  • Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt. Cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, and a sprinkle of fresh pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the squash and cook for 8 to 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

Add Herbs, Broth and Simmer

  • Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, and ginger. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant, then add the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Optional, Fry Sage

  • While the soup simmers, fry the sage. Heat olive oil in an 8.5” skillet over medium-low heat. Add 5-6 sage leaves at a time and cook until crisp, 30 – 60 seconds. Using tongs, remove and place the sage on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt.

Blend

  • Let cool slightly. Then carefully pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth and silky. Or use an immersion blender and blend in the pot. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend.
  • Season to taste.

Suggested garnishes for butternut squash soup

  • Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, chili oil, pepita seeds, crispy sage leaves, bread, toast, or croutons. Enjoy!

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