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    Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup

    Published: Oct 12, 2021 ยท Modified: Jun 20, 2023 by Christy Faber ยท 18 Comments

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    Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider will fill your home with the aromas of fall. The combination of apple cider and butternut squash with the addition of warming spices makes this soup the definition of fall flavours. Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider is very quick to make!

    Simply chop the onion and peel and cut up the butternut squash.  (Itโ€™s not necessary to roast the butternut squash.)  Pour in the broth, apple cider and spices and allow the soup to simmer before blending it up to be smooth and creamy. Couldnโ€™t be easier! I love topping this soup with an extra swirl of cream and a handful of hearty Cinnamon Spiced Granola.

    While developing this recipe, I was reminiscing about the first time I made a pureed Butternut Squash soup. Geoff and I were living in our first apartment and since he had graduated from university, times werenโ€™t as tight financially. I decided to experiment with meals that I had previously felt were too expensive to make. I browsed through a few cookbooks and I chose to make roasted butternut squash and bartlett pear soup seasoned with rosemary.

    For some reason, after looking over the recipe, I felt like I might need a friend to metaphorically hold my hand through the experience. So, I invited my friend Luke over to help me make my first ever pureed soup. It was a good thing he came because he really taught me a lot. I sat in front of the oven door while the brown sugar-crusted slices of Bartlett pear softened and caramelized. I opened the oven door anxiously every 5 minutes to make sure they werenโ€™t burning. Everything turned out fine despite my worry and unsurprisingly, the soup was incredibly delicious. Above is a photo of Geoff at the table from that evening.

    We purchased wine (a very rare treat at the time) and some beautiful store-bought rustic loaves. We invited Geoffโ€™s brothers over and really enjoyed this soup. Of course, I took many pictures of my creation. I felt so happy and proud of my accomplishment.  Since that day Iโ€™ve made butternut squash soup dozens of times. I love to make double batches and freeze containers of it to have for lunch or for a quick supper.

    What to serve with Apple Cider Butternut Squash soup:

    • Pair with a side salad like Half Baked Harvestโ€™s Fall Harvest Honey Crisp Apple and Kale Salad
    • Simply purchase a beautiful loaf of sourdough bread from a local shop or market and slice some cheese and apples. Serve with hummus or herbed butters to make a simple charcuterie style meal
    • Apple Cider Butternut Squash soup can be served as  a starter for Thanksgiving dinner - Or serve as an appetizer before the main course of any meal. Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup would be a delicious first course before serving Ina Gartenโ€™s Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken

    Frequently Asked Questions About Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider Recipe

    Can you freeze butternut squash soup?

    Absolutely! It freezes well. I personally make double batches and freeze half for another dinner. I freeze this soup in washed plastic yogurt containers.  I leave the cream out and add it later when Iโ€™m prepared to serve the soup. 

    Is butternut squash soup gluten-free?

    Yes, it is!  If youโ€™re serving this soup for a person who has a gluten sensitivity you could pair butternut squash soup with a side of cornbread.

    Can I use frozen butternut squash to make soup?

    Yes!  Using frozen cut-up butternut squash will make this soup even easier to prepare and if you can pick it up on a sale-- even better!  Purchasing frozen cut-up butternut squash can be a good option when butternut squash isnโ€™t in season.  It is typically frozen during the peak of squash season.

    How to Make Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider Recipe

    Begin by peeling and seeding the butternut squash. Roughly cut into 3-inch chunks. In a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and cook onion until translucent.

    Add butternut squash and chicken broth, apple cider, sage, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer the soup until the butternut squash is very soft and pierced easily with a fork.

    Take the soup off the heat and allow it to cool enough that itโ€™s safe to blend. With a blender, blend the soup in three batches until itโ€™s totally smooth and creamy. (If you donโ€™t have a blender you can use a handheld immersion blender although I have found they donโ€™t get soups quite as smooth.)  Return the pureed soup to the Dutch oven.

    Add cream and rewarm the soup over low heat. Taste the soup now and take the time to adjust the seasonings.  Add more salt and pepper to taste.  Top the soup with croutons, or Cinnamon Spiced Granola and/or a drizzle of cream or goat cheese. Enjoy! 

    Tip for Making Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider Recipe

    If you have a blender, I highly recommend blending the soup in batches instead of using an immersion blender. I find that an immersion blender doesnโ€™t get the soup quite as creamy and smooth. 

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    Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    Butternut Squash Soup made with Apple Cider

    Christy Faber
    Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup will fill your home with the aromas of fall. The combination of apple cider and butternut squash with the addition of warming spices makes this soup the definition of fall flavours. Apple Cider Butternut Squash soup is very quick to make! Itโ€™s not necessary to roast the butternut squash, simply chop the onion and peel and cut up the butternut squash and pour in the broth, apple cider and spices and allow the soup to simmer before blending it up to be smooth and creamy. Couldnโ€™t be easier!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 156 kcal

    Equipment

    • blender (or immersion blender)
    • Heavy bottomed soup pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 medium yellow onionsย 
    • 1 butternut squash approx 3.5lbs peeled, seeded and cut into 2-3 inch chunks
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups unsweetened apple cider
    • 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ยฝ cup half n half cream or heavy cream
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Begin by peeling and seeding the butternut squash. Roughly cut into 3-inch chunks. In a heavy bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and cook onion until translucent.
    • Add butternut squash and chicken broth, apple cider, sage, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer the soup until the butternut squash is very soft and pierced easily with a fork.
    • Take the soup off the heat and allow it to cool enough that itโ€™s safe to blend.ย  With a blender, blend the soup in three batches until itโ€™s totally smooth and creamy. (If you donโ€™t have a blender you can use a hand held immersion blender although I have found they donโ€™t get soups quite as smooth.)
    • ย Return the pureed soup to the Dutch oven.ย Add cream and rewarm the soup over low heat. Taste the soup now and take the time to adjust the seasonings.
    • Carefully add more salt and pepper to taste. Top the soup with croutons, or Cinnamon Spiced Granola and/or a drizzle of cream or goat cheese. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you make this Apple Cider Butternut Squash soup please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! I aim to respond to every single comment. I am so grateful when you trust me and try one of my recipe creations in your own kitchen. I love to hear how it went!  Letโ€™s connect on Instagram and tag me in your food pics!

    โ€˜Til next time,

    Christy

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    Comments

    1. Allie says

      October 28, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made this soup today to serve this evening for a light dinner, serving with Apple kale salad and some crusty bread. I love the addition of the warm spices, I made it exactly to the recipe. It tastes great and I am sure by tonight the flavors will mingle even more.

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        November 09, 2023 at 8:33 am

        Those sides sound incredible with this soup! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Hannah says

      November 26, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      My housemate made this soup-Love the touch of adding the granola on top. A favourite meal I had this fall, for sure!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        February 03, 2022 at 4:50 pm

        I love to hear it!

        Reply
    3. Lindsey says

      October 27, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I doubled this recipe for our family of 7 (we have teens who eat a LOT) and we still had leftovers for lunches. The flavours in the soup were delicious and we served some fresh bread on the side. It was a hit for the whole family!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        February 03, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        ๐Ÿ™‚ thank you Lindsey! I love to hear of a whole family enjoying the soup!

        Reply
    4. Tim says

      October 27, 2021 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I have it on my list for this weekend! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        February 03, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        Hope you enjoyed!

        Reply
    5. Allison says

      October 23, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is SO delicious and is so perfect for Fall with all the lovely autumn things. And I would have never thought to use apple cider in soup, what a brilliant add-in! It's incredibly easy to make too. Thanks Christy, I know this is going to be a go-to recipe for us now ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Allison says

        October 23, 2021 at 9:03 pm

        And I love the story from your first apartment, making a pureed soup for the first time! You were my inspiration to get an immersion blender haha those were the good 'ol days!

        Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        February 03, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks for the kind comment Allison!

        Reply
    6. Kristy says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      This soup sounds perfect for the cooler weather and including the apple cider is a nice twist. Look forward to making it!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        February 03, 2022 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you Kristy!

        Reply
    7. Meg says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      The taste was unreal! Putting apple cider in the soup felt and tasted really special. An instant fall soup classic for our family!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        October 13, 2021 at 10:40 am

        So happy to hear you loved it!

        Reply
    8. Renee says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing. I love that you donโ€™t have to roast the squash first. Iโ€™ll definitely be using frozen pre-chopped because Iโ€™m lazy. I also wonder how it would be with hard cider which is all we have here in Scotland. Iโ€™d love to try this out.

      Reply
      • Bailey says

        October 13, 2021 at 7:56 am

        5 stars
        This looks incredible. Looking forward to trying it with coconut cream instead of heavy cream so that one of my dairy free boys can enjoy it too!!

        Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        October 13, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Yes! I really wonder how that would taste! Buying pre-chopped squash would definitely make this SO quick to make!

        Reply

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