Dairy Free Classic Butternut Squash Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Dairy Free Classic Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the squash first is the secret here — those caramelized, golden edges deep in oven heat give the whole pot a natural sweetness before anything else even happens. Onion and garlic get softened down in olive oil, then warmed through with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until the kitchen smells like fall. Once the roasted squash flesh goes into the pot with broth, everything simmers together and gets blended completely smooth, so every spoonful has that silky, velvety texture people love about this soup. A sprinkle of toasted pepitas on top adds the perfect bit of crunch against all that smoothness. It's a cozy, deeply flavorful bowl that works beautifully for a dairy free table, no matter the season.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 large butternut squash (about 3 lb), halved lengthwise and seeded
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted (optional)
2 tbsp heavy cream, for drizzling (optional)
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the squash halves cut-side up on a large baking sheet and brush with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Roast the squash for 40–45 minutes, until the flesh is completely tender when pierced with a fork and the cut edges are golden brown.

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