Butternut Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons Recipe

A butternut squash soup that is creamy but doesn't have cream in it. It has a light spice taste and is very tasty. Comes with cheesy croutons made at home.  

Soup – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter – 1 medium onion, chopped – 1 tablespoon tomato paste – 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste – 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme – 4 pounds (1800 g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed – 2 garlic cloves, grated – 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable stock – 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste – 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste Gruyere crouton – 1 baguette, or 4-6 big slices of crusty bread – 2 teaspoons olive oil – 6 oz (170 g) Gruyere cheese, finely grated Serve with – 4 tablespoons sour cream – 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

INGREDIENTS

Heat oil and butter in a 4-quart pot on medium. Add onions and simmer for 5 minutes until tender and golden.  

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Mix in tomato paste, paprika, and thyme. Cook until spices are fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add all the squash and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.  

STEP 2

Mix in garlic. Cover most of the squash with all the stock. After the soup boils, cover the pot, lower the heat to medium, and simmer for 20–30 minutes until the squash is soft and can be mashed with a fork.  

STEP 3

As the soup simmer, prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C). Parchment a baking sheet. Cut baguette into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces. Toss them on the baking pan with oil.  

STEP 4

Sprinkle grated cheese on sliced bread. Bake until cheese melts and bubbles in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.  

STEP 5

Turn off heat when squash is done. Blend the soup using an immersion blender. Add maple syrup and salt when smooth.  

STEP 6

Cheese-filled Gruyere croutons, chopped parsley, and crème fraiche or sour cream (optional) should accompany soup.  

STEP 7

Keep leftover soup in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for 3 months. Reserve croutons in an airtight bag.  

STEP 8

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