Now that it’s full-on fall here, I’m all about cozy comfort and warmth: Fuzzy socks, warm sweaters and the aroma of delicious soup bursting with autumn flavors. What better time to share some of my favorite fall soup recipes? Let’s start with Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Apples.
Between the sweet nature of the butternut squash and the fruit, this soup appeals (in the best way) to my sweet tooth. You can make it with all apples or all pears. I used two pears and one apple because that’s what I had handy, but I must say that combo added a nice depth of flavor. It’ll also turn out just fine if you do not roast the squash, but let’s be honest: The tough shell of a butternut squash is challenging to wrangle when raw. After roasting it peels away so easily plus roasting really brings out the beautiful, rich flavor of the squash.
Making it is easy. Once you’ve got your squash roasted and the onions, shallots and fruit diced, it’s a matter of tossing everything together in a dutch oven to simmer. The soup is perfect on its own or paired with a main dish for a hearty meal.
Here’s how you make it:
Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Apples
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- 1 Large Butternut Squash, roasted, peeled and diced
- 5-6C Chicken or Veggie Broth
- 2T Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2 Medium Shallots, diced
- 3 Apples and/or Pears, peeled, cored and diced
- ½t Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cinnamon or other toppings, optional
- Heat olive oil in a dutch oven. Add onion and shallots and saute until tender.
- Add in broth, squash, apples/pears and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Allow to cool then puree the mixture in small batches using a blender or food processor.
- Return to pot and heat up before serving.
- Serve topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, pepitas, or your choice of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc.
Let me know if you give it a try!
What’s one of your favorite fall soups? Do you think we’re in for a harsh winter?
Sounds yummy. Mike’s dad brought over some pears from Cosco, so I guess I have no excuse but to try it!
I have been waiting for this. I think I’ll make it for thanksgiving.
I love squash soups.
Apples and pears are so good right now and a great addition to butternut squash soup. Soup season is here!
Yum! I’ve been looking forward to this recipe since you mentioned it on your blog 🙂
Sounds so good! I am a huge fan of butternut. So healthy. My butternut squash soup recipe is spicy with jalapenos and cumin. I am in need of a sweeter one. This sounds perfect!
YUM! This is a perfect Fall recipe – and it’s so cold now I could really use a warm soup today!