Enjoy a big bowl of this Green Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe that’s is filled with fresh herbs and garlic. This Green Soup is light, easy to make, vegan, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly. This vegan butternut squash soup is seasoned to your taste and serves well as a main dish, appetizer, or side dish. In addition to the amazing taste, it’s also gluten-free!
Grab a bowl and get cuddle up with this delicious green soup recipe. You are probably used to the traditional green soup which includes broccoli, peas, spinach, celery, etc. However, this soup is green not for the reasons mentioned, but it is green because of the celery, sage, and fresh parsley that was blended with the butternut squash.
Why Does This Green Soup Recipe Work?
This version of creamy butternut squash soup has a bit of “kick” with a hint of sweetness. Though it is very thick and creamy, it is extremely easy to make, cozy, soothing, and is as healthy as it is delicious.
- The soup is vegan.
- Contained no refined sugar
- This vegan butternut squash soup is made with mostly fresh ingredients.
- And it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
How to make Easy Butternut Squash Soup Green?
While the original recipe was great, this soup has been modified slightly. But the base of the recipe remained the same. The new ingredients added to this soup are the celery stalks, sage, and thyme.
Pumpkins, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and squashes of all kinds are around this time of year, and are everywhere at the local grocery stores or farmer’s market.
This is the vegan soup to make if you have an empty refrigerator, or don’t really feel like cooking, or roaming around the store locating ingredients to make a hearty meal, as this butternut squash soup is hearty enough on it’s on. With that being said, in general, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Butternut squash, this is the base of the soup. Best to try to get a medium size to a large size squash. You can also use the frozen ones, the precut ones, or simply buy them whole like I did and cut them.
- Salt and pepper, you need to season the soup. 🙂
- Garlic – It’s always best to try to use fresh garlic; if you do not have fresh garlic, then garlic powder can be a good substitute.
- Vegetable Broth – To make this dish fully vegetarian or vegan, I would recommend you use vegetable broth. If you are not vegetarian or vegan, meaty broths are another great substitute.
- Fresh Herbs – Fresh herbs will provide a robust taste and will take the soup from good to great.
- Celery Stalks: Celery is available year-round and are cooked the same as other vegetables. It is also a great seasoning ingredient to flavor stews, main dishes, and soups like this green soup with butternut squash. It has high water and fiber content. Low-calorie snack. And a good source of calcium and vitamin C.
- Boiling water to cook the squash.
Let’s get cooking: There are a few ways you can make this soup. If using your Vitamix blender you can make this soup by blending everything together and allowing the blender to cook the soup. Or, you can use my method. Follow these steps to make this creamy butternut squash soup that is also a green soup, vegan, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly.
- Boil the whole butternut squash until fork-through.
- Cut the butternut squash and remove the seeds.
- Transfer the ingredients including the broth to the blender / or food processor.
- Process / blend until the soup is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until ingredients are combined.
- Serve warm with your favorite topping.
- Reheating squash soup is easy. Simply add the soup in a saucepan over Medium-Low temperature. Heat until your desired temperature is reached.
My Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Puree Method
I recommend a good quality blender to puree the soup. This is my favorite blender to use to puree all of my soups and sauces to help maintain consistency. A food processor or an immersion blender will also work well to make this Butternut Squash Soup.
Pro Tips For Green Soup – Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
- It is best to cook the squash ahead of time for easy prepping, meal planning, peeling and blending.
- A large high-speed quality blender, such as a Vitamix blender is a great choice. With this soup, you can puree and the soup comes out creamy
- You may add a little more water if the soup becomes too thick.
- If using an immersion blender, I would recommend you cut the squash into smaller pieces as tougher pieces will make it difficult to blend.
- For this recipe, I used kosher salt.
- Roasting the squash will provide a strong flavor that works well with the fresh herbs that are added in the soup. I recommend boiling the squash first if you want to not use the skin as it will make it easier to peel and to remove the seeds. However, making the soup with the skin is completely your choice as well.
- In the previous recipe, I used light cream. Feel free to add a cup of creamer to make this soup thicker. Coconut milk also works well with this soup.
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Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Large Butternut Squash
- 1 -2 Cups Vegetable Broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Sage
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Basil
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 4 Cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
- Water
Instructions
- Wash and cook the butternut squash until fork-through.
- Cut the squash and remove the seeds. Feel free to remove the seeds or blend it to incorporate in the soup. Transfer the squash to a good quality blender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then add remaining ingredients. Blend to a smooth texture ( about 2-3 minutes on high).
- Transfer to a saucepan and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as the soup simmer.
- Serve warm with croutons and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips For Green Soup – Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
- In the previous recipe, I used light cream. Feel free to add a cup of creamer to make this soup thicker. Coconut milk also works well with this soup.
- It is best to cook the squash ahead of time for easy prepping, meal planning, peeling and blending.
- A large high-speed quality blender, such as a Vitamix blender is a great choice. With this soup, you can puree and the soup comes out creamy
- You may add a little more water if the soup becomes too thick.
- If using an immersion blender, I would recommend you cut the squash into smaller pieces as tougher pieces will make it difficult to blend.
- For this recipe, I used kosher salt.
- Roasting the squash will provide a strong flavor that works well with the fresh herbs that are added in the soup. I recommend boiling the squash first if you want to not use the skin as it will make it easier to peel and to remove the seeds. However, making the soup with the skin is completely your choice as well.
Rhonda says
Yum!
Cheryl Malik says
Super into this recipe. So glad to have found this incredible idea. 🙂
Erin says
Oh, wow. This sounds so flavorful and delicious! I’d definitely use a Blendtec. Makes soups so creamy!
Zuzana says
Love pumpkins big time and fresh herbs just adds this in.
Raia Todd says
Sounds easy! Love all the fresh herbs included. 🙂
Mirlene says
Thank you 🙂
jennifer says
Looks so comforting and delicious! I can’t wait to try it — love all the spices you put in it
Mirlene says
Thank you, Jennifer!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
What a cozy soup, and I love all the herbs too, so much flavor!
Mirlene says
Yes, definitely and thank you, Kari
ChihYu says
Love this soup! So warm and comforting!
Heather@EasyKetoDishes says
For some reason I don’t make soup all that often. I think everyone in my family would enjoy this, we shall see very soon!
Heather Harris says
I love this version of butternut soup! Adding the green ingredients gives is a gorgeous unique flavor that is loved by all.
Jean Choi says
Looks amazing! Butternut squash soup is my favorite during the colder months.
tina says
This soup looks so creamy and yummy – can’t wait to try!
Irena Macri says
The green herbs add so much flavour!!! A really nice twist to a classic comfort dish. Thanks for this simple (yet delicious) recipe).
Joni Gomes says
Love that this recipe has less than 10 ingredients and was so easy and quick to make! The butternut squash is the perfect amount of sweet and makes this soup so creamy!
Stacey Crawford says
Butternut squash soup is my favorite Fall soup, but I’ve never had a green version before. The celery and the spices will add a punch of flavor that I can’t wait to try!
Carina says
I love Butternut Squash and it makes a great soup, especially now the weather here is just cold and damp!
Tiffany Alexandria says
I love butternut squash and I love soup. this recipe is super easy and fast, and it’s still snowing in minnesota so this is perfect
Jacqueline Debono says
I love butternut squash and this soup sounds so delicious, yet easy to make! Def want to try it!
Stine Mari says
This looks really tasty and simple to make! (However, butternut squash is not cheap here in Norway, but it’s so worth it!)
Camila says
Perfect for the cold days with some nice hearty homemade sourdough!!
Fred Nonterah says
My 92 year old uncle told me a few months ago that butternut squash is a super food and I need to eat more of it. I just didn’t know how to go about it but I think your recipe is a good starting point sounds delish!
Sondria Harp says
I love butternut squash soup. It used to be one of my favorites from Panera Bread, and I’ve been looking for a good copycat recipe ever since they took it off the menu. I think this might be the winner.
MDesir says
Thank you, Sondria. Please let me know how you like it.
Stephanie says
I don’t think I have actually ever tried butternut squash soup! This looks so good – I’ll have to try it!
MDesir says
Oh no! we have got to change that. I can eat this soup all year round. Thanks for reading!
Tiffany Downing says
oh my, this sounds delish!
Jenny Yang says
This looks so delicious!! I am saving this!
xx Jen
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Lisa says
I love soup and this one looks perfect for a cold day!
MDesir says
Thank you, Lisa!
Sara | mshealthesteem.com says
Butternut squash soup is my absolute favourite! Such a hearty warming dish. Thanks for sharing your take on it ♡
Holly Lasha says
This looks super yummy. I should give this a try!
MDesir says
Thank you, Holly!
tachira wiltshire says
I absolutely love all of your recipes! . This just looks like a bowl of creamy delicious goodness. Can’t wait to try it 🙂
MDesir says
You are very sweet, Tachira. Thanks for reading 🙂
Sydney says
This looks super delicious I need to try
MDesir says
Thank you, Sydney!
Laura says
Butternut squash is my favourite soup. This looks delicious! Wish I was brave enough to make my own haha.
MDesir says
hahhaha don’t be scared 🙂
Alyse says
Yuuum! I cant wait to try this!! Thanks for sharing.
Alyse from snoozymomma.com
TheHappyFoodKitchen says
This soup looks delicious – lovely and thick which is how I like my soup. Some great presentation ideas too. I have a butternut squash I need to use so will make this tomorrow.
MDesir says
Thank you! I hope you like it!
Saranya says
You know how much I love your food and this butternut squash soup is no exception! Looks like a fabulous treat in winter!
MDesir says
Awww Saranya, always love reading your comments. Thank you very much 🙂
Sunrita says
Pumpkin or butternut squash soup is one of our family favorite. Love the cumin but. I do that too ?!
Kristin says
I have a squash in the pantry and I’m making this this week! Butternut squash soup is my absolute favorite and if it can be lightened up a little bit, even better. This looks awesome!
MDesir says
Thank you, Kristin. I hope you like it 🙂
Siobhan says
I’m going to have to try this! Looks simple and delicious.
Brie Goumaz says
Oooh with just a bit of winter left I need to try this soup. I wonder what I would need to use instead of whipping cream since I am vegan. Do you think coconut cream would steal the show?
MDesir says
I will be honest, I do not know a lot about creating vegan recipes. However, I am interested to know the answer. My sister in law is the perfect person for me to ask. I will inquire about that. Great question! Now, I have some research to do….
Sara | mshealthesteem.com says
I’m a sucker for a good bowl of butternut squash soup! It’s such a delicious winter food and always leaves you feeling wonderful, full and warm. ♡
MDesir says
Yes, it does! I completely agree with you, Sara. Thanks for reading.
Anissa says
This is by far my favorite soup! I always by it a Panera because I’m not that great of a cook but I can follow a recipe! Thank you for sharing!
MDesir says
Good, I’m glad you could follow it. On the other hand, a perfect reason to visit Panera, right? Have a great day.
cutsforhim says
Oh my days. That actually looks so good. Perfect for this cold weather too.. lol
MDesir says
Thank you very much!
Jenna says
Yummm!! I love soups with a kick!! And I might just have to have a glass of wine as I make it. Is cooking wine red or white?
MDesir says
The one I used was red. But of course, why not pour yourself a glass of wine as well 🙂 Enjoy!
GGhomes247 says
I am not a fan of soup,however,I may try this soup because it’s intriguing. Besides,I am recovering from a cold and will try just about any soup.Thanks for sharing.
MDesir says
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. These cold days are harsh sometimes to our health. Thanks for reading, GG!
Ashley says
Looks delicious and simple!
MDesir says
Thank you, Ashley!
Angela Hoyos says
OH LORD THIS JUST MADE MY DAY! You have no idea how much I love butternut squash soup. I always buy it from a box but Its going to be a chilly weekend here in Toronto so I may just make myself a pot. Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
MDesir says
hahahah I am glad I could make your day. I sometimes get it from a box too; it’s quicker. Please stay warm. Thanks for reading, Angela!!!
lucie says
I love butternut squash soup!!! I love the idea of adding seeds as a topper too!
MDesir says
Yes, to give it a little more texture. Thank you for reading, Lucie!
Bee says
This looks divine! I have a butternut squash sitting on my countertop right now and today is the perfect day for soup! Will try this for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing :)!
Shelbie says
This looks so delicious! I’m going to try it this weekend. I like that it has a bit of kick with some sweetness!
MDesir says
I hope you like it. I like the sweetness as well with the kick. Thanks for reading, Shelbie!
Yvonne says
Great healthy recipe for those cold winter days. We will have to try this one soon next time we have people over.
MDesir says
It’s great comfort food for the cold winter days. Thank you for reading, Yvonne.
Dora says
looks very delicious
Melanie says
This look delish I’ll have to test it out, thanks for sharing!
MDesir says
Thank you, Melanie. I hope you try it and like it. Thanks for reading!
Melissa says
This soup looks delicious! Could you leave the squash as chunks instead of blending it?
MDesir says
Thank you, Melissa!
Yes, you can puree some and leave the rest as chunks. Thank you for reading 🙂