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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter

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A warm, velvety butternut squash soup topped with crispy sage leaves fried in nutty brown butter, perfect for cozy autumn evenings. This comforting and elegant soup is easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers a rich, smooth texture with a flavorful crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 12–15 fresh sage leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: toasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of crème fraîche

Instructions

  1. Prepare the squash: Peel the butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and chop into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 10 minutes).
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute without browning.
  3. Add the squash and broth: Add cubed squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until squash is fork-tender.
  4. Brown the butter: In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh sage leaves to crisp for 1-2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sage to a paper towel-lined plate and keep the brown butter in the pan.
  5. Blend the soup: Carefully blend the soup with an immersion blender until silky smooth. Add extra broth or water if too thick.
  6. Finish the soup: Stir the brown butter (without sage leaves) into the blended soup. Add heavy cream or coconut milk if using. Season with ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat gently for 3-5 minutes without boiling.
  7. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with crispy sage leaves. Add optional toasted pumpkin seeds or crème fraîche. Serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh, firm butternut squash for best flavor. Watch butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Ensure sage leaves are dry before frying to get crispy texture. Blend soup while hot but be cautious of steam if using countertop blender. Season gradually and taste as you go. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive or coconut oil and cream with coconut milk. Optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds or crème fraîche add texture and elegance. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months (without crispy sage).

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