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Cozy Brown Butter Butternut Squash Soup: Best Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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This creamy, savory butternut squash soup is elevated with nutty brown butter and crispy sage. It’s a quick, easy, and deeply comforting 30-minute meal perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2–3 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 6–8 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: toasted pumpkin seeds, extra coconut cream, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke deep slits all over the whole butternut squash. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Let cool, then halve, scoop out seeds, and scrape out flesh. Set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook, swirling occasionally, until it foams and brown specks appear (about 3-4 minutes). Immediately add sage leaves; fry for 15 seconds until crispy. Remove sage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add diced onion to the pot with the brown butter. Cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the roasted squash flesh, vegetable broth, and maple syrup. Stir, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Alternatively, let cool slightly and blend in batches in a countertop blender (remove center cap and cover with a towel).
  6. Stir in coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with crispy sage, a swirl of coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the butter—it’s key for flavor. Watch it closely to avoid burning. Use low-sodium broth to control salt. For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes. Soup tastes even better the next day.

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