Butternut Squash Apple Soup (Printable)

Smooth autumn blend of butternut squash, apples, and warming spices in a comforting soup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (approximately 2 lbs)
02 - 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
06 - ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
10 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Oils & Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
13 - Fresh thyme leaves or roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add butternut squash cubes and diced apples to the pot, stirring to evenly coat with spices. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until squash and apples become tender.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender or process in batches with a countertop blender until smooth and creamy.
06 - Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Warm gently over low heat if necessary.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme leaves or roasted pumpkin seeds, if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • This soup feels like sharing a secret with a friend who just discovered autumn in a bowl
  • The gentle balance of sweet apples and warming spices quickly made it a family favorite
02 -
  • The secret to silky texture is pureeing while the soup is still warm, not hot—patience makes all the difference
  • Adding a splash of coconut milk after blending transforms the flavors and smooths out the spices beautifully
03 -
  • Roasting the butternut squash before simmering enhances its natural sweetness for a deeper flavor profile
  • The key to balanced spice is to add cayenne pepper sparingly—it’s easy to overdo the heat and lose the subtle warmth

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