Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Peel and cube the butternut squash. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

3. 3

   Cook the Squash

   Add the cubed butternut squash to the pot and stir well. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the squash is tender.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Adjust seasoning as needed.

6. 6

   Finish with Truffle Oil

   Drizzle the burgundy truffle oil over the soup just before serving for enhanced flavor.