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Butternut Squash Soup with Feta & Olive Oil Croutons


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A creamy, comforting soup with roasted butternut squash, topped with tangy feta and crispy homemade croutons.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 slices crusty bread, cubed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. In a pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add roasted squash, vegetable broth, and nutmeg to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. For croutons, toss bread cubes with a drizzle of olive oil and toast in a pan until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve soup topped with croutons, feta, and fresh thyme.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.