One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup Recipe (2024)

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Bonnie

Sumptuous soup, although I could not find the Kobacha today so bought 3 large bags of frozen cubed butternut. Skipped the oven roasting and just put everything in a big pot on the stovetop until carrots were soft and then used the immersion blender. Absolutely delicious.

Jeff

Add an Ancho chili for a classic Southwestern take on this soup.

T. Kinzler

I don't understand how this can be made in 1 1/2 hours if the vegetables have to be in the oven for that long. It doesn't take into consideration the amount of time cleaning, slicing and also the blending. Add another hour to include prep time.

Cathy

pop it in the microwave for 4 minutes before cutting. Much easier

frankeee

I made this yesterday as written with 2 unpeeled kabocha squash (@4 lbs.) and 2 pears. Roasted 90 minutes, then simmered in 5 cups veg broth 30 minutes more. After immersion blending, soup looked like green split pea soup. Added a cup of water to thin it - still thick though. Wonderful subtle flavor.

KWH

I make soups like this all the time, and I am definitely going to try this method in other recipes. One note about this one, though: I loved roasting the squash with its skin. After 1 1/2 hours it was certainly tender enough to chew, but my immersion blender couldn't handle it. I ended up using a food processor, but if I had to do it again, I would either cut the squash in much smaller chunks or just peel it.

TamiFaye

If you click on the link of the story, this recipe came from, the whole point is using squash that doesn’t need to be peeled. I know Kabocha squash peel is edible when roasted, but I don’t think the soup pictured was made with peel on. I think there’d be a lot of green flecks in it but I’m gonna try making it and will let you know.

Corlan Johnson

I make soup like this every winter. If you have leftovers, try adding some coconut milk and curry paste or powder.

Debbie

I make a very similar soup but with different spices: Madras curry, smokey paprika, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.I do peel the squash as those grown in my neck of the woods have a fibrous texture. I also simply toss the vegetables into a slow cooker with 1T olive oil and cook for 4 hours on high. I also finish with 1/2 cup of dairy, usually 1/2 and 1/2 or whole milk.Okay, so it's not the same but it is very good!

Anne

I don't get the peel. Is it really soft enough to blend and eat?

Adam

The soup in the picture was probably made with a kuri squash, which has a red skin.

Cathy

I put it all as written except no olive oil ( I can’t tolerate fats) in the instant pot for 30 min then natural release. Mashed then immersion blended k squash skin and all. Took some tweaking with salt pepper orange juice I added pear balsamic vinegar and pomegranate molasses too instead of the honey. I thinned it out a bit with trader joe almond cashew macadamia milk It made a lot of soup! I’ll do variations over the next few days adding cherry tomato. Maybe topping with raw apple

Ruth from Rego Park, Queens

After accidentally steaming a winter squash to mush years ago, I came up with a similar, easier, recipe. Squash, water, onion, celery, ginger & spices went into the pot, plus some soymilk & a little peanut butter while blending it up. No caramelizing, no roasting, no sheetpan. It was so good that I brought it to a Thanksgiving dinner, where a friend prononounced it better than sex (best compliment ever!) It's hard to go wrong with these ingredients. So happy to see this recipe here!! Enjoy!

Tanya G

This soup was delicious! Made a few tweaks. Used butternut squash and roasted everything on a sheet pan. Since I had no fresh apples, i used a few tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce instead. I also used more stock since I prefer my soup less thick. Finished the soup off with a dollop of coconut milk. Will definitely make again.

J Fischer

This was delicious. I used roasted butternut squash since I grow it and dried apples because they were there. The soup was quite hearty and had a lovely sweetness so I didn't bother with the maple syrup. Definitely a keeper. I don't see why this couldn't be made with leftover roasted veggies too.

Julie, Sonoma

Brilliant! I approached this like making stock: all languishing veggies go in. Peeled butternut squash, some red bell pepper, onion, a jalapeno, carrots, cooked potatoes, I roasted them on a sheet pan to get optimal caramelization, then all into the stockpot. Left out the apple and sweetener but added a chipotle and a bit of adobo sauce for spice. The easiest delicious soup ever!

Jeff

I made this with 2 unpeeled kabocha squashes (4 1/2 lbs) and only one apple; otherwise, I followed the recipe as written.Roasted for about 80 minutes, at which time the squash was very tender, but the peel felt firmer than I'd expected. I knew an immersion blender couldn't handle the pureeing, so I used my Vitamix. The resulting mixture was incredibly viscous and an unattractive khaki color. I didn't care for the taste either. Had to add lots of water, but the mouth feel was still unpleasant.

sarah

Used a peeled butternut squash, 4 smallish carrots, 2 yellow onions, 1 pear, a 2”x1/2” piece of fresh ginger, 4 cups of vegetable stock about 1cup of water: the pear and ginger makes this soup sing!

jon

The recipe calls for 6 cups of liquid and orange juice, which made the soup very watery. I would recommend less or reduce it down which would increase the cook time

Lou

I made a similar soup today but roasted everything including the garlic and used sweet potatoes and carrots, using olive oil and Montreal steak mix which is my go-to and is amazing!!! Three white onions and celery were sauteed, then the roasted veg added plus smoked paprika, sea salt, paprika, and coconut milk. It totally rocks.

Eliz.

Plus good farm carrot

Eliz.

Thank you, JKL-A for wonderful technique!! Gorgeous & delicious prior to blending portion; next time I'll leave half as is & add white beans before wilting spinach in broth. New batch turkey stock, small cut rutabaga, golden beet, Gold Rush apple, butternut, sweet potato, onion & thyme. 1/4 c cider not advised; sweet enough without. I highly recommend trying the one-pot oven roasting method which is the point.

Miranda

I couldn’t find kombucha squash, so used buttercup. After baking, I cooled the squash on a rack and then used a grapefruit spoon to remove the squash from the peel. I forgot to add olive oil or herbs before baking. The flavor was remarkably complex and flavorful.

Tammy Sumner

Add to Dutch ovens baking:Cut back squash to 1/2 to 2/3Leave same amount onion Double gingerAdd one chopped,deseeded hot pepper, like SerranoAdd heaping spoon yellow curry, like hot Jamaica curry or penzys yellowOnce blended, in addition to stock:Add rice vinegarLemon juiceCut back on honey addedGarnishRoasted coconut shredded, fish sauce, sweetened rice wine vinegar, olive oilBaRoast at 425 until lightly toasted, be careful not to burn

@bocaboy

Put the whole kabocha in the oven for 5-10 minutes to soften a bit for chopping (adjusting your roasting time) or use a cleaver.

Chessia

This is the easiest and best soup ever. I come back to it over and over again. I put al the ingredients on a sheet pan and roast at 400F. Usually the onions look a bit burnt—it’s all good. I don’t use herbs, but add curry powder, maple syrup, and lime juice. Serve with some crème fraiche. Everyone loves this soup.

Claire

Used butternut and it was fantastic . Big thanks to kenji for honoring our time, sanity , and humanity with this one pot recipe !

Lynn

11/23 Made as directed except one apple. Sweet is not a favorite flavor. Amazing process. The pot gets the brown roasted sweetness on the bottom and the broth immediately absorbs it.I roasted the squash 10" longer as the squash skin was not quite done. Used a little broth to deglaze and used immersion blender and added broth until got desired consistency. So delicious. Will add a little lemon juice before serving-no honey. Did add ginger but not herbs

Matt

Also: add six or so cloves of garlic to the roasting veggies. Oh, my.

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One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do I make my butternut squash soup taste better? ›

Seasonings: cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cumin, turmeric, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. The seasonings all blend together beautifully to create a symphony of flavor you will want to give a standing ovation – or just eat more soup.

How can I thicken my squash soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

What mistakes do cooks do when cooking soups? ›

Common Mistakes Everyone Makes With Soup
  • Failing to thicken it properly. Marian Curko/Shutterstock. ...
  • Forgetting to add an acidic component. ...
  • Sticking to salt and pepper. ...
  • Overcooking your vegetables. ...
  • Forgetting to garnish. ...
  • Adding your aromatics too late. ...
  • Forgetting to caramelize your onions. ...
  • Adding grains too early.
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Why is my roasted butternut squash mushy? ›

Squashes behave very differently when cooked in the oven or on the stovetop. Generally, a squash that is roasted in the oven is going to have a much softer texture, one that can get mushy if mixed with other ingredients, but making it ideal for a purée, soup, or being mashed.

How to make soup really flavorful? ›

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better
  1. Brown or Sear the Meat.
  2. Roast the the Veggies.
  3. Mix up the Texture.
  4. Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible.
  5. Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work.
  6. Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples.
  7. Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.
  8. Recipes Pictured.

Why does my butternut squash soup taste sour? ›

What happened? It's no coincidence that the butternut squash soup had fermented, alcoholic notes. Indeed, fermented rice turns out to be the culprit here. Rice is high in starch, which is relatively easy to ferment.

When to add cream to soup? ›

If you started the soup with broth, stock or water, I would wait until the end to add the cream. You can warm the cream, or “temper” it, which is what I do. Take about half a cup of the hot broth and slowly add your cream to that, stirring constantly.

Does soup get thicker the longer you cook it? ›

Many home cooks find themselves wondering how to thicken a soup, and there are a few different ways: cooking the soup longer to remove excess liquid, blending some of the solid ingredients of the soup, or using food scraps like bread or potatoes to thicken the soup, but if you don't have time to wait, you can use a ...

What is the best thickener for soup? ›

About this method: One of the most common ways to thicken sauces and soups is with a starch-based slurry, and cornstarch is a popular choice. Cornstarch is flavorless, easy to mix up, and versatile, which makes it a go-to pantry ingredient.

What not to put in soup? ›

The Worst Things to Put in Your Soup
  1. By Sara Butler. If there's one good thing about fall and winter, it's soup. ...
  2. Heavy Cream. Heavy cream creates an inviting texture for soups but that's where its positive contributions end. ...
  3. Juice. ...
  4. Turkey Bacon. ...
  5. Cheese. ...
  6. Croutons.

What vegetables can you not put in soup? ›

Foods in the Brassica family, such as Bok Choy, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste. Foods in the Brassica family, such as broccoli, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

When should you add celery to soup? ›

Potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, kale/chard/broccoli rabe stems, broccoli stalks, cabbage—can get added early: They take a while to lose their bite. But quick-cooking things—asparagus, peas, thinly sliced carrots and celery, leaves, small florets—should be saved for the end.

Why is my roasted squash dry? ›

Don't skimp on the oil.

Some are super-soft and creamy, sort of like a baked sweet potato, while others are a bit more dry and chalky. To prevent these squash from becoming too dry in the oven, make sure to coat them generously with oil.

How do you fix watery butternut squash soup? ›

The easiest way to thicken the soup is to add in a bit of flour or cornstarch. It's up to you which you want to add but just make certain that you're adding in a small amount at a time. If you do happen to add too much, you can always pour in more chicken stock or chicken broth to help thin it out a bit.

How do you fix bland butternut squash soup? ›

Season soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir in half-and-half cream and sherry. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through; do not boil. Ladle into soup bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream to serve.

Why does my butternut squash taste bland? ›

If it's underripe, the squash won't have developed its signature taste. If it's overripe, it may be dry, mushy or flavorless.

Why is my butternut squash bland? ›

If you pick too early, the flesh will not be fully developed and the squash will lack flavor and not be that wonderfully vegetal sweet that is the wonder of butternut, honeynut, delicata, acorn, pumpkin and kabocha, among dozens of other winter squash.

How to enhance boxed butternut squash soup? ›

Add a squeeze of lemon or lime or a splash of sherry vinegar at the end of heating the soup. Try drizzling a few drops of roasted nut oil on top each bowl of soup. Roasted pumpkin seed oil on butternut squash soup, for instance, or roasted hazelnut oil on mushroom soup.

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