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Creamy Hearty Maple Butternut Soup | 45-Min Easy Family Cozy Harvest Bowl

Easy Creamy Hearty Maple Butternut Soup 45 Min Family

Creamy hearty maple butternut soup ready in 45 minutes. This fall harvest soup is easy, cozy, and perfect for families. Try this comforting bowl today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Quick Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter together in a large pot over medium heat. Once foaming stops, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add minced garlic, sage, thyme, and nutmeg to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices and release their aromatic oils throughout the butter mixture.
  3. Add cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until squash is completely tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Using an immersion blender, puree the creamy hearty maple butternut soup recipe until smooth and silky. If you lack an immersion blender, carefully transfer batches to a countertop blender and blend until creamy.
  5. Stir in apple juice and maple syrup, then pour in heavy cream slowly while stirring. Heat through for 2 minutes without boiling to preserve the cream's rich texture.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or maple syrup as needed. Serve immediately in warmed bowls for maximum comfort.