AuthorGarden KitchenCategory, , , DifficultyIntermediate
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 large (2½-3 pound) butternut squash
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 onion, roughly chopped
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
 3 garlic cloves, roasted
 4 cups vegetable broth
 ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.

2

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line or grease a baking sheet.

3

Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Scoop out the flesh.

4

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped sage and sauté for about another minute.

5

Add roasted squash, garlic and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly.

6

Pour into a blender, processing it in batches until smooth.

7

Pour back into the pot to keep it warm. Season with salt and pepper.

8

Pour into bowls, and garnish with pumpkin seeds.

9

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 large (2½-3 pound) butternut squash
 salt and pepper to taste
 1 onion, roughly chopped
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
 3 garlic cloves, roasted
 4 cups vegetable broth
 ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Directions

1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.

2

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line or grease a baking sheet.

3

Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Scoop out the flesh.

4

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped sage and sauté for about another minute.

5

Add roasted squash, garlic and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly.

6

Pour into a blender, processing it in batches until smooth.

7

Pour back into the pot to keep it warm. Season with salt and pepper.

8

Pour into bowls, and garnish with pumpkin seeds.

9

Serve immediately.

Notes

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup