This post in sponsored by Frontier Co-op in partnership with Mambo Sprouts. All opinions are my own.
At the beginning of the year, I made a pledge to go through old blog posts to clean things up and take better pictures of recipes. I cringe at some of my early pictures. While I’m still no stellar photographer of food, my skills are a tad bit better.
It’s now November and I’ve been slacking on updating.
Until today!
I first posted this Butternut Squash Apple Soup recipe three years ago. Every fall, I make oodles of it. It’s so easy and so delicious.
There’s just something about this time of year that makes my brain turn to soup.
I don’t mean I can’t think straight or my brain is mushy. I’m talking about a belly warming bowl of hot soup.
Every week since September, we’ve been having at least one or more meals that revolves around soup. Nothing warms your belly and makes you feel all nice and toasty compared to soup. Pair it with crusty bread or a sandwich and it’s nothing but pure comfort food.
Years ago, when I first started making this recipe, I had a craving for Butternut Squash Soup. I love butternut squash but Ron isn’t the biggest fan. He likes other varieties of squash just not butternut. I played around with ingredients and thought that maybe adding one of Ron’s favorite fruits, Granny Smith apples, I’d convert him. Or at least get him to like the soup so we can eat it during the cold months.
The result? Ron LOVED it! It looks like baby food but tastes like applesauce from the tart Granny Smith. Plus, I love how simple it is. I’ve thrown this together on a busy weeknight and had dinner ready in now time. It’s good as is or for added protein, I’ve thrown in black beans or quinoa. They make a great addition!
This has become a staple in our house. I’m thrilled Ron is on the butternut squash bandwagon. I knew he was a convert when he made this soup all on his own to bring into work for a potluck function.
Score one for the butternut squash team.
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped.
- 1 - 2 Granny Smith apples (depending how sweet you like it), cored, chopped
- 4 Cups low-sodium Organic Vegetable Broth
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pepitas for topping (optional)
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and carrots. Cook 3-4 minutes.
- Add butternut squash and apple.
- Stir in broth and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until squash is tender.
- Let soup cool slightly and puree in small batches in food processor, blender or with immersion blender.
- Stir in cinnamon and pepitas (is using) just before serving.
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What’s your favorite kind of soup?
Oh no! I hope your little guy starts feeling better soon. Poor thing! This soup recipe sounds delicious. Joshua would love it since it contains granny smith compared to other kinds.
Favorite kind of soup: I really don’t eat soup enough to have a favorite.
Have a great day!
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Sorry to hear about the Stomach Flu! That sends me into cleaning commando mode with a designated “sick” bathroom and quarantine areas ๐
The soup looks delicious! I have been on a soup kick. So easy to make and great for leftovers. I have been experimenting with a Roasted Cauliflower Soup recipe.
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I’m hoping to make roasted cauliflower soup for dinner tomorrow. So yummy!
Good luck keeping the germs at bay! So tough with little ones who want hugs & kisses all the time. I love soup too! Mmmmm…mmmmm….good!
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama recently posted..Mommy Math at Science of Parenthood
Im no help with the recipes—but am INDEED a compulsive hand washer every time my child gets sick ๐
MUST
KEEP
GERMS
AT
BAY.
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Yay for getting Ron on the butternut squash wagon!! I’m so sorry about the sickness going around your house… stay healthy!!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Quinoa Minestrone + good news
yum!! i wonder if it could be done in a crockpot as well?
Probably! Everything can be made in the crock pot!
Wash those hands every 5 minutes! ; ) Hoping you stay in the clear.
I loooove soup! Make at least one batch/week also. This one sounds really great and I will be sure to try it.
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Do they make a bubble wrap hazmat suit?? Sounds like that’s what you need ๐ I haven’t made butternut squash or pumpkin soup this fall. need to change that one. It’s so easy and comforting. I’ve not tried adding in apple though. YUM
I love the addition of the apple! Sounds so right for this time of the year ๐
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Lysol Lysol Lysol!!! Love the soup recipe! Yum!!
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Wash hands! Wash hands! Good luck.
The recipe looks yummy! I love soup.
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Hands are being washed religiously!
Sounds so good! I love the sound of savory squash with sweet apples. Perfect for these cool fall evenings!
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Oh, no – the stomach bug is the worst – I hope that it is a short lived thing for your little guy and that no one else in the family ends up sick!!!
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My daughter’s got it now! Fingers crossed I’m not next.
I’m all about soup and chili with homemade bread this time of year! I made a similar soup last year that I loooooved. Unfortunately my husband thought it was just “OK”, so I don’t make it a ton, but he’s just going to have to suck it up because seeing this post makes me want it SO bad!
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OOOO!!! I am excited, I am filming a soup/chili recipe today and I will be posting it in a week or two, I think you’re going to LOVE IT! ๐
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I love when I can get my husband to change his mind on a healthy food! It’s such a weird little power thing:-)
Best of luck avoiding the stomach bug!
I know what you mean! It’s like “See? I told you I was right. As usual.” ๐
This looks absolutely delish! My girls love applesauce, but one doesn’t love butternut squash. I’m hoping if I make it they will both love it. Thanks for sharing!
Also, love seeing another NH running mama ๐ Hope you can avoid the stomach bug!
Sadly, both of my kids love applesauce but weren’t fans of the soup. They just don’t get soup yet! And woohoo NH running mamas! Where in the state are you?
I’m in Wilton, what about you?
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I love the idea of adding apples. I make a butternut squash soup but it’s just squash and carrots. Love the idea of apple!
Sarah @runfargirl recently posted..Life Lessons from Running and Racing
The apple gives it a nice tartness. Let me know if you try it!
butternut squash soup is actually one of my favs… but adding the apple sounds interesting. Thanks for the share.
I also really love a good chowder… clam or corn. yummy.
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OMG – I just bought butternut squashed chopped from the grocery store the other day b/c it looked so good. Had no idea what I was going to do with it until now ๐ Thanks!! Looks and sounds delicious.
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Bummer, so sorry the kiddo is sick. Any way you can live in a bubble until race time? ๐ Love butternut squash soup!!
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This looks delicious. I love soup season and thank you for reminding me that it’s that time of year!
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I just found your blog and plan to follow it regularly. We are from NH and I love reading about home. The Seacoast Half is a beautiful course that is flat and fast. You will do great. Good luck.
Thanks for finding me! Hope I can give you a little taste of NH from my blog. ๐ The Seacoast Half is my all time favorite race – you just can’t beat the course!
I can’t imagine anyone not loving butternut squash! I’m glad that Ron has “seen the light.” Your soup looks delicious.
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I’m introducing more vegetarian recipes to my family’s diets. I’ll try this one this next weekend. Thanks for the recipe. Keep them coming!
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Pumpkin apple soup, hmm, I may have to try, thanks for sharing.
I love butternut squash soup! Your version looks soooooo tasty!
I also love to add apples into my squash soup makes a great flavor combo. Thanks for linking up for meatless Monday
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This looks absolutely amazing. I love the apple in there!
I just made a butternut squash soup last week- great minds! I didn’t puree mine, but my girls would probably be more likely to eat it if I did. I need to try this!
I thought about not pureeing for a time saving option but I don’t think Ron would go for chunky apples in soup. He’s picky like that!
Oh my! Not the stomach flu!
Butternut soup is one of my fall favorites! So warm and delicious!
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I hope everyone is back to healthy soon! Butternut squash soup is one of my favorites – I never thought to add an apple but I should try that next time!
Thankfully everyone is healthy here! The comments were from when I first published this recipe 3 years ago. And try the apple – gives it nice sweetness!
Oh my gosh – my apologies! That’s my foggy Monday brain at play there. . But still, the soup looks so good!
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It’s definitely soup season here and this looks simply delicious. Happy Meatless Monday, thank you for linking up with us!
Oh yum, this is perfect for a cold fall day!