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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Panera Copycat Style)

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Make this comforting, silky-smooth autumn squash soup at home. Roasting the butternut squash deepens the flavor, creating a velvety texture reminiscent of your favorite café soup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium butternut squash (about 3 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a slight kick)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Carefully cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub the cut sides with a little olive oil. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the squash for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the flesh is very tender when pierced with a fork. Let it cool slightly, then scoop the flesh out of the skins. You should have about 3 cups of roasted squash flesh.
  3. While the squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrots. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add the roasted butternut squash flesh, vegetable broth, water, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Carefully transfer the soup mixture in batches to a high-powered blender, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Blend until the soup is completely smooth and velvety. Work in batches if using a standard blender, leaving the lid vent slightly open and covering it with a towel to allow steam to escape.
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Heat through gently, but do not boil.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, roast the onion and carrots alongside the squash for the last 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of extra cream for presentation.
  • This recipe makes excellent leftovers and freezes well for future quick weeknight soup meals.

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