Easy Butternut Squash Carrot Soup (Vegan Recipe)
This creamy Butternut Squash Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish made with roasted butternut squash, fresh sage, and vegetable stock, blended to perfection for a velvety texture. It’s the perfect warming meal for a chilly day, packed with natural sweetness and savory depth.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 144kcal
Equipment
- Large stockpot (8-quart)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Immersion blender (or high-speed blender)
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 3 ½ pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- ¼ cup fresh sage chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Sauté 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped carrot for about 5 minutes, until the onion softens.
- Add Garlic & Seasonings: Add 3 smashed garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Cook the Squash: Add 3 ½ pounds of butternut squash and 6 cups of vegetable stock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, add ¼ cup of fresh sage. Let the mixture cook for about 20 minutes, or until the squash and vegetables are tender.
- Blend the Soup: Turn off the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and thick, achieving a velvety texture. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a high-speed blender in batches.
- Season the Soup: Season the soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy soup into bowls. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of fresh sage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 22747IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg