Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
This butternut squash and sweet potato soup is the ultimate cozy bowl. It's rich, velvety, and full of naturally sweet, warming flavor. Slow-simmered until perfectly tender, the squash and sweet potatoes blend into a silky smooth base that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Aromatic onions and garlic build depth, while subtle spices add warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 18 oz. package vegetable hash *see ingredient link and notes below
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ tsp salt and pepper add more to taste
- pumpkin seeds Optional
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Ensure the pot is large enough to hold all the ingredients.4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the vegetable hash and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Cook until they are lightly brown.1 18 oz. package vegetable hash
- Pour in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.2 cups chicken broth
- Simmer for 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. This step is crucial for developing the rich taste of the soup.
- Once the vegetables are soft, use a hand mixer to puree the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot and you can add pumpkin seeds as garnish. Enjoy!pumpkin seeds, ¼ tsp salt and pepper
Notes
The Trader Joe's holiday vegetable hash is 18 oz or 1 lb. 2 oz of butternut squash, sweet potato, red onion, celery, parsley, sage and rosemary. If you are unable to find this blend at your local Trader Joe's market or you don't have access to a store in your area, you can create your own vegetable blend using these ingredients below:
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*The nutritional values are an estimate. Refer to your used ingredients to get the exact nutritional data.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg