Simple Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pecans

 Fall is H E R E! To celebrate, I’ve got a brand new soup recipe from my recent “3 best soups for fall” video!

This creamy butternut squash soup has a hint of spice, that paired with the crunchiness of the roasted pecans is just what you need for your first cozy fall weekend! 

You will need:

For the soup: 

 

3 Tablespoons Butter

1 butternut squash (peeled & diced into small pieces)

1 onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

5 cups chicken broth 

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Salt & pepper to taste 

For the pecans:

1 cup chopped pecans 

3 Tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Directions:

To begin, sauté your onions in a preheated Dutch oven with butter until softened on medium heat, about 4-5 minutes. Add cayenne, salt/pepper, & cinnamon.

Add in your garlic & cook for an additional minute.

Add peeled & diced butternut squash to Dutch oven & 6 cups of chicken broth. 

Bring to a boil & boil for 8-10 minutes until squash is beginning to soften. Turn heat down to a simmer & let simmer for an additional 15 minutes until squash is fork tender.

Take soup completely off heat & let cool down considerably.

For the pecans:

While your soup is cooling, heat a cast iron skillet on medium heat.

Add butter, brown sugar, & spices to cast iron & stir until well mixed.

Add in chopped pecans & mix well, letting the pecans toast for about 5 minutes. You want to watch them closely & stir often so they don’t burn!

Pour toasted pecans out on a parchment papered cookie sheet & let cool.

Once your soup is cool enough, use an immersion blender or put into your food processor & purée. Add in your whipped cream(you can use more or less for a thicker or creamier consistency).

Add soup back into your Dutch oven & reheat on low heat for a few minutes until desired temperature.

Serve with toasted pecans on top, a heavy cream drizzle or dollop of sour cream, & enjoy!

Happy first day of fall my friends!