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Cozy Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter and Sage: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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This cozy butternut squash soup with brown butter and sage is a quick 30-minute recreation of a beloved café classic. It’s affordable, filling, and packed with deep, nutty flavor that makes it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10–12 fresh sage leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional; use full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the squash: Peel the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Simmer the squash: Add cubed squash, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until squash is fork-tender.
  4. Make the brown butter: While soup simmers, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sage leaves and swirl occasionally until butter turns golden amber and smells nutty, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Blend the soup: Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If using a regular blender, let soup cool for 5 minutes, then blend in batches.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in heavy cream (if using) and half of the brown butter with sage leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with remaining brown butter, and top with toasted pepitas and fried sage leaves. Optionally, grate Parmesan over the top.

Notes

Don’t rush the brown butter; watch it closely to avoid burning. Season in layers for best flavor. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Blend safely by letting soup cool slightly. This soup tastes even better the next day. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter or coconut oil and full-fat coconut milk. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño when sautéing onion. To make it heartier, stir in a can of drained white beans before blending.

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Keywords: butternut squash soup, brown butter, sage, easy soup, 30-minute recipe, fall soup, comfort food

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