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    Home » Recipes » Soup

    Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup

    Oct 9, 2020 · Modified: Mar 21, 2022 by Sandra

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    Creamy butternut squash and carrots blend together beautifully with ginger in this satisfying Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup recipe. Basic ingredients make this easy recipe a regular go-to for a quick, delicious meal.

    Close up image of butternut squash, carrot and ginger soup in white bowl with crackers on the side. this recipe!

    You guys! This soup is so easy to make and is one of our favourite fall soup recipes. It is tied for first with Pumpkin Soup as a family fave.

    You need this soup in your life! My original recipe had ¼ cup of cream in it and you don't need it!! I tested it twice without the cream and it is absolutely delicious!

    If you like to meal prep you can have the carrots and squash cut up in the refrigerator and add the remaining ingredients when you're ready to make the soup.

    ingredients

    A full list of ingredients with amount required are listed on the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    Ingredients for this recipe in bowl on wooden plank.

    Butternut squash - look for a squash that's a consistent beige colour with no cuts or bruising. I used to roast butternut squash for soup, however I find that boiling it cuts down significantly on the prep times and still tastes amazing!

    If you want to use roasted butternut squash in this recipe, you can do that and scoop it out!

    Carrots - fresh carrots add a lot of flavour in this soup. For a change, you could substitute sweet potato for the carrots. Use regular or even baby carrots.

    Onions - you can use cooking onions for this recipe or sweet onions such as Vidalia onions.

    Butter - this recipe started out with a lot more butter and cream. I've paired it down and it tastes delicious with less. I would highly recommend butter although you could use margarine as well. When you're sautéing the vegetables, you can substitute olive oil for the butter.

    Chicken stock - if you have homemade on hand, use that. If not, use any of the pre-packaged that you can buy in the grocery store in the soup section. There are many varieties out there. Vegetarian? Substitute vegetable stock!

    Salt & black pepper - I've been using a sea salt grinder for awhile now and I love it, but you can use regular table salt. I always hesitate to say 'salt to taste' because then you cannot measure the sodium in a recipe. I've indicated ½ tsp. for this recipe but you can add more to suit your taste. The type of chicken broth, (or chicken stock) that you use will also add additional salt flavour to the recipe, so keep that in mind.

    Ground ginger - the ginger gives this soup that nice little zip that Butternut Squash soup is known for. You can add more to taste here. Our family prefers ½ teaspoon of ground ginger. You can also use fresh ginger.

    Dried thyme - if you're going to use fresh, I would recommend about 2 tsp. of fresh.

    Fresh garlic cloves (optional) - Roasted garlic can add a depth of flavor in creamy soups.

    If you really want cream in this soup, I would recommend adding in ¼ cup of half and half or light cream :). I won't judge!!

    step-by-step instructions

    1. Peel and chop butternut squash into 1-2" cubes. Set aside. I find the easiest way to peel squash is with a vegetable peeler or large, sharp knife.

    2. Peel and thinly slice carrots and set in bowl with butternut squash.

    3. Peel and chop onions and place in bowl with squash and carrots.

    4. In a large pot (I like to use a Dutch oven), melt butter. (You can also use coconut oil) 

    5. Add in chopped vegetables, salt and pepper and saute for 10 minutes, stirring often. 

    6. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. 

    7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25-30 minutes until squash is very tender. 

    8. Using a blender, carefully pour in the mixture and process/blend for 1-2 minutes until soup is creamy. (you can also use an immersion blender or any regular blender or food processor).

    Blentec blender with soup ready to be mixed.

    9. Return soup to cooking pot and heat to almost boiling. Add additional chicken stock if a runnier soup is desired. (Start with ½ cup when adding stock into the soup) 

    Garnishes for Butternut Squash Soup

    Try any of the following garnishes for an added touch of flavour:

    Sour cream - one to two teaspoons of sour cream into each bowl of soup before serving.

    Green onions - chopped green onions add wonderful flavour to contrast this delicious soup.

    Fresh croutons, pumpkin seeds.

    Butternut squash and carrot ginger soup in white bowl surrounded by crackers and a blue napkin.

    faq's

    What flavours go well with butternut squash soup

    Ginger, cinnamon, thyme and sage are delicious flavours to add to your soup recipe. Start with ¼ tsp. and increase until desired flavour is achieved.

    What else can you eat with butternut squash soup

    Herbed Beer Bread is delicious served for dipping into your soup! A side salad is also a nice addition to your soup when serving it as a main dish.

    bread recipes you can enjoy with this creamy butternut squash soup

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    • Cheddar and Herb Soda Bread

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    Creamy butternut squash and carrots blend together beautifully in this satisfying soup recipe. Basic ingredients make this easy recipe a regular go-to for a quick, delicious meal.

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 8 cups
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes

    2 cups thinly sliced carrots (about 4 medium-sized)

    ¾ cup chopped onions

    2 tbsp. butter or olive oil

    4 cups chicken stock

    ½ tsp. salt

    ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

    ½ tsp. dried thyme

    ½ tsp. ground ginger (or more to taste)

    1 and ½ Garlic cloves (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Peel and chop butternut squash into 1-2" cubes. Set aside.

    2. Peel and thinly slice carrots and set in bowl with butternut squash.

    3. Peel and chop onions and place in bowl with squash and carrots.

    4. In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan (I like to use a Dutch oven), melt butter. 

    5. Add in chopped vegetables, salt and pepper and saute for 10 minutes, stirring often. 

    6. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. 

    7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25-30 minutes until squash is very tender. 

    8. Using a blender, carefully pour in the mixture and process/blend for 1-2 minutes until soup is creamy. (you can also use an immersion blender)

    9. Return soup to cooking pot and heat to almost boiling. Add additional chicken stock if a runnier soup is desired. (Start with ½ cup when adding stock into the soup) 

     

    Notes

    Soup can be refrigerated for up to five days and frozen for up to three months using refrigerator-safe and freezer-safe airtight container. You could also store in mason jar.

    To reheat, if soup is too thick, add a splash of water and bring to a simmer over low-medium heat.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 128
    • Sugar: 5.9 g
    • Sodium: 454.3 mg
    • Fat: 5.9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
    • Fiber: 2.1 g
    • Protein: 4.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 15 mg

    Keywords: Soup, Fall, Butternut Squash

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    1. Sandra

      October 03, 2021 at 8:56 am

      Making a batch of this butternut squash and carrot ginger soup for meal prep. This quick and easy soup is on repeat at our house!

      ★★★★★

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