Soup season is the best season! There is simply nothing better than a homemade velvety, rich butternut squash soup on a cold fall night. Like a warm hug, so comforting, easy with tons of flavor. A big hit in our home!

Roasting the butternut squash is key here, ensures the best flavor. Also, no heavy cream which makes this soup much lighter and healthier.

Great soup to make when you are in a hurry and most of the ingredients are household staples.

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Yield: 8

Author: Yasmine Wahab

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 H & 45 MTotal time: 1 H & 55 M

Ingredients

For the Butternut Squash Soup

4 pounds (about 2 medium) whole butternut squash, peeled and cut into squares
3 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
3 sprigs thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
1 tsp thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

For the Yogurt Sauce

4 oz Faye 2% greek yogurt
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F.
Peel the butternut squash and cut into squares. Transfer the squash onto a baking sheet along with garlic, thyme and sprinkle salt & pepper. Place in the oven for 1 to 1 ½ hours, turning the squash every 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
To make the yogurt sauce, place yogurt, water and salt in a small bowl and combine everything until smooth consistency. Set aside.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and thyme and cook until the onions are translucent and just beginning to caramelize.
Add the chicken broth and transfer the roasted squash into the dutch oven. Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes then use an immersion blender to emulsify and create a smooth texture. Season with the kosher salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Taste and season with more salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish with yogurt sauce and sprig of thyme. Enjoy warm.