Roasted Butternut and Apple Soup

Category, , DifficultyIntermediate

Roasting the squash and the apples bring dimension to the soup that you could never achieve by starting the dish with raw vegetables!

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
For the soup:
 3 to 4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and seeded
 2 yellow onions
 2 McIntosh apples, peeled and cored
 4 tbsp olive oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 2 to 4 cups chicken stock
 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Garnish:
 Scallions, white and green parts, checked and sliced diagonally
 Coconut flakes, lightly toasted
 hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment or foil. Cut the butternut squash, onions and apples in large cubes. Divide the squash mixture between the prepared sheet pans and spread it in a single layer. Toss each with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until very tender.

2

Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock to a simmer. When the vegetables are done, add them to the chicken stock and use a hand blender to puree the soup.

3

Add the cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add salt or pepper as needed. Top with some or all of the garnishes and serve.

Ingredients

For the soup:
 3 to 4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and seeded
 2 yellow onions
 2 McIntosh apples, peeled and cored
 4 tbsp olive oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 2 to 4 cups chicken stock
 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Garnish:
 Scallions, white and green parts, checked and sliced diagonally
 Coconut flakes, lightly toasted
 hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Roasted Butternut and Apple Soup

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