Description
This Simple Summer Squash Soup is a light, creamy, and comforting dish made with fresh butternut squash, Cheddar cheese, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
1 (1-pound) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
¼ cup water
¾ cup whole milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Steam the squash: Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water just below the steamer. Bring to a boil, add cubed squash, cover, and steam for 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend the soup: Transfer squash and water into a blender and blend until smooth. Add milk and shredded cheese, then blend again until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Pour soup into bowls and optionally top with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, comforting squash soup!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut or plant-based milk and skip the cheese.
For added spice, sprinkle cayenne pepper or add hot sauce.
Try adding thyme or rosemary during steaming for extra flavor.
Roast the squash for a caramelized flavor instead of steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
