Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this delightful Panera Autumn Squash Soup. Creamy and rich, it’s a perfect harmony of flavors that will wrap you in comfort on chilly days. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup highlights the natural sweetness of butternut squash while remaining healthy and satisfying. Ideal for cozy dinners or as a quick lunch option, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Serve it alongside crusty bread or top it with roasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch. Experience the essence of autumn with every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled and diced (6–7 cups))
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced (1 – 1 1/2 cups))
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or vegetable stock)
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH: cinnamon, curry powder, and onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (or plant-based cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Extra spices
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add butternut squash, carrots, vegetable broth, and apple juice. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Stir in garlic powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, curry powder, onion powder, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, heavy cream, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Carefully blend the soup in batches until creamy and smooth.
- Return to the pot. Serve topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg