Deliciously smoky and slightly spicy, this honeynut squash soup is the perfect weeknight fall soup that is super easy to make.
Prep Time 35 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Leona G.
Equipment
Large pot
Blender or immersion blender
Sheet Pan
Ingredients
2smallhoneynut squash
4tbsoilolive or grape seed
4clovesgarlicpeeled
1sprigthyme
1sprigrosemary
a fewsage sage leaves
1 stalk celerychopped (about 1/2 cup)
2smallcarrotschopped (about 1/2 cup)
1medium onionchopped (about 1.5 cups)
1tspsmoked paprika
1tsptumeric
½tspblack pepper
2tspsalt
1tbscalabrian chili paste
3cupschicken stock or broth
½cupheavy cream
Instructions
Cut your squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle with 2 tbs of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan, cut side down and tuck your herbs and peeled garlic underneath. Bake at 420° for 30-40 minutes.
While your squash is cooling down, add the remaining oil to your pot and sauté your celery, carrots & onion on low-med heat. Add in the smoked paprika, turmeric and black pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes occasionally stirring. Next Add in your stock and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Once your squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a blender along with the softened garlic and your veggie mix. Be careful it will be very hot. Blend until smooth and creamy and transfer it back to the pot. Add in your chili paste, salt to taste and cream. Bring to a simmer. Cook for another 5-10 minutes. Serve and top with some creme fraiche and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and swap out the heavy cream for coconut cream or milk.
If you don't have any calabrian chili paste, you can also use crushed red pepper. Add in according to your desired level of spice. Start at 1 tsp. Or omit this altogether if you don't like spicy foods.
Butternut squash will also work with this recipe. Just use 1 large one in place of the honeynut squash.