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Starbucks butternut squash soup

Starbucks Butternut Squash Copycat Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium butternut squash about 2 lbs, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Toasted pepitas pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium; cook onion and carrots 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add squash and apple; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add broth, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25-30 minutes until squash is very tender.
  5. Off heat, puree with an immersion blender until completely smooth, or carefully transfer to a regular blender in batches.
  6. Stir in cream; return to low heat and season with salt and white pepper.
  7. Serve warm with toasted pepitas and a drizzle of cream if desired.