BEST ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

 Prep 15m         Cook 25m       Ready in 40m     4 Servings



Procedure:

Ingredients

  • large butternut squash, peeled and cubed (seeds removed)
  • potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp. 
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. 
    butter
  • onion, chopped
  • stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • large carrot, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. 
    fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  • 1 qt. 
    low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400ยบ. On a large baking sheet, toss butternut squash and potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add onion, celery, and carrot and cook until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Add roasted squash and potatoes and pour over chicken broth. Simmer 10 minutes, then using an immersion blender, blend soup until creamy. (Alternately, carefully transfer batches of the hot soup to a blender.)
  • Serve garnished with thyme.

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