RECIPES | BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
A Perfect Fall Soup
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of creamy roasted vegetable soup—especially when it’s made with simple ingredients and big flavor. This Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Bell Pepper Soup is rich, velvety, naturally sweet, and beautifully smoky. It’s the perfect cozy meal for fall or any time you want something warm and nourishing.
Below you’ll find everything you need to make it, step-by-step.
Ingredients:
Vegetables:
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- A handful of baby tomatoes
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
To Finish:
- 1 can coconut milk (or more to adjust consistency)
Instructions
1. Prep the vegetables
Cut the butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, and baby tomatoes into even pieces. Leave the garlic cloves whole (peeled). Spread everything out on a sheet pan.
2. Season well
Drizzle generously with olive oil.
Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the vegetables.
Toss everything so each piece is well coated.
Lay a few rosemary sprigs right over the top.
3. Roast
Place the pan in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C).
Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the squash is soft and the edges of the vegetables are caramelized.
4. Blend the Soup
Remove the rosemary sprigs.
Transfer all the roasted vegetables into a blender or pot for immersion blending.
Add coconut milk and blend until creamy and smooth.
If the soup is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to adjust.
5. Simmer & adjust seasoning
Pour the blended soup into a pot and warm it over low heat.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or paprika as needed.
6. Serve
Ladle into a bowl and enjoy it hot.
Optional (but highly recommended): Serve with a Grilled Cheese
Pair this soup with a grilled cheese made exactly your style—cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, sourdough, gluten-free bread… whatever makes you happy. Toast it golden and crisp, slice it, and dip it straight into your warm bowl of soup.
Cozy, simple, and full of flavor—this recipe is perfect for slow evenings, meal prep, or whenever you want something nourishing without the fuss.
