Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

Winter Soup with Cheddar Brie Pastries

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

508
Calories
35.6g
Fat
34.2g
Carbohydrate
14.8g
Protein
56mg
Cholesterol
513mg
Sodium
Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe Description

This Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup recipe is more than just a soup, it’s a full winter meal for the whole family! A delicious and perfectly smooth, creamy broccoli and butternut squash soup seasoned with garlic, thyme, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and bay leaves. The flavors warm you up and it feels great. This recipe includes steps to making simple cheese pastries to serve on the side to complete your whole dinner!

To make Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onion and garlic

    10 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    In a large soup pot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil then add 1 small chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add butternut and herbs

    5 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Add 5-6 cups of butternut cubes, 2 tablespoons of thyme, ¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add broth and water

    10 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Pour in 4 cups of broth and 1½ cups of water then cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the butternut softens.

  4. 4

    Add broccoli and bay leaves

    10 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash SoupStep 4 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Add 4 cups of broccoli florets and 2 bay leaves. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until broccoli softens then carefully remove and discard the bay leaves.

  5. 5

    Blend

    3 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until mostly puréed and smooth.

  6. 6

    Add milk and cheese

    5 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Pour in ½ cup of milk and add 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes until cheese has melted into the soup.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    Step 7 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Preheat oven to 425 °F and line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Prepare pastry

    5 min
    Step 8 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Roll out pastry dough onto a lightly floured surface and stretch out slightly so that you can cut into 12 rectangles.

  9. 9

    Add Brie

    5 min
    Step 9 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash SoupStep 9 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Place a slice of Brie cheese in the center of 6 of the rectangles then brush the edges with a little water to dampen and seal with remaining 6 rectangle pieces. Gently cramp edges using the back of a fork.

  10. 10

    Add toppings

    2 min
    Step 10 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Transfer to prepared baking sheet and top each with generous sprinkles from ½ cup of Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of thyme.

  11. 11

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 11 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Bake in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown all over.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup

    Ladle hot soup into serving bowls with Cheddar Brie pastries on the side. Enjoy!

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (22 reviews)
FunkyMom76
November 15, 2023
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This soup is bomb! Made it for my fam last weekend, and they loved it! So creamy and smooth, perfect for chilly nights. Definitely my new go-to recipe!

Wendy Carter
October 13, 2023
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Delightful

Paula Jenkins
October 3, 2023
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Made this soup last night and it was awesome. Super creamy and full of flavor. I paired it with cheese pastries, which my friends loved. Total winter winner.

Zoe
October 1, 2023
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Superb!

Ana Garcia
August 19, 2023
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¡Wow! This soup warmed my soul last winter during a cozy night in!

Yazz
June 14, 2023
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This soup is super easy! Made it for my cozy night in, loved it!

Hannah Smith
November 5, 2022
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Delicious!

HappyHank
December 26, 2021
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Delicious!

Nathan Reynolds
September 25, 2020
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I tried this soup last Sunday. It was a superb dish that warmed our hearts on a chilly day. The kids loved it, especially with the cheese pastries. Will make it again for sure.

Samara Acar
April 30, 2020
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Good but not easy to perfect and the puff pastry didn't taste good with this at all.

Kairi Godsy
April 28, 2020
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Great I actually made it with cheesy garlic bread instead of puffy pastry :)

RheaZweigart
April 20, 2020
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Don't know where to buy nutmeg here in Lithuania so ignored it for now, anyone know what it does exactly?

Everleigh Zohn
March 25, 2020
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It was alright but a bit too grainy for my tastebuds, though my grandma actually loved this so I'll make it again just for her.

Arely Baab
March 22, 2020
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I used unsalted butter instead so it wouldn't be too salty and thank god I did because it was salty as is, really good though just lay low on the salt.

Nathalie Kaczkowski
March 17, 2020
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Omg i'm obsessed with this squash bowl it's flavorful and easy to make!! 5 stars from me all the way

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