Butternut Squash Soup with Homemade Garlic Bread: Discover why making butternut squash and garlic bread at home is budget-friendly, healthier, and delicious. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy fresh, homemade flavors!
As the weather cools down, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup paired with freshly baked garlic bread. With its creamy texture and rich, slightly sweet flavor, butternut squash soup is the perfect dish to warm your soul. When served with homemade garlic bread, it transforms into a heartwarming, simple, and satisfying meal. Let’s dive into these easy and delicious recipes!
For more soup recipes, check out Winter Soup Recipes and Kabocha Carrot Soup.
Butternut Squash Soup with Homemade Garlic Bread
This butternut squash soup and garlic bread combination is the ultimate comfort meal. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, cozy family dinners, or a holiday starter. Give it a try, and enjoy a homemade dish that’s both nourishing and delicious! Today’s post will reiterate why you need to make them at home!
- Cost-Effective – Buying ingredients in bulk, such as flour, garlic, and squash, is often cheaper than purchasing pre-made meals.
- Healthier Ingredients – Homemade food allows you to control the quality of ingredients, avoiding preservatives and unhealthy additives.
- More significant Portions – Cooking at home gives you more food for the same price as a small store-bought portion.
- Customization – You can adjust flavors, spice levels, and ingredients to suit your taste.
- Less Food Waste – You can use leftover ingredients for other meals, making the most of your budget.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
Here’s a description of each ingredient. These ingredients create a flavorful, aromatic, and creamy dish!
- Butternut Squash – A sweet, nutty-flavored winter squash with a smooth texture, perfect for soups and purees.
- Small Onion, Chopped – Adds depth and natural sweetness to the dish, enhancing overall flavor.
- Cloves Garlic, Minced – Provides a rich, aromatic taste with a slight spiciness, essential for seasoning.
- Water – The base liquid that helps blend and cook the ingredients properly.
- Ginger – A warm, slightly spicy root that adds a fresh and zesty kick.
- Bouillon – A concentrated stock or broth cube/powder that boosts the dish’s savory flavor.
- Salt – Enhances all the natural flavors and balances sweetness.
- Black Pepper – Adds mild heat and a sharp, earthy taste.
- Ground Cinnamon – A warm spice with a slightly sweet and woody aroma.
- Nutmeg – A warm, nutty spice that complements the sweetness of butternut squash.
- Turmeric – A vibrant yellow spice with an earthy, slightly bitter taste and health benefits.
- Cloves – Strong, aromatic spice with a warm, sweet, and peppery taste.
- Heavy Cream (1 cup) – Adds richness, creaminess, and a smooth texture to the dish.
- Avocado Oil – A healthy cooking oil with a mild, buttery flavor, ideal for sautéing and roasting.
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm with a drizzle of Cream on top.
Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- Loaf of Italian bread, any leftover bread
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper
- Garlic Powder
Optional Ingredients
- Everything Bagel
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), or use an air fryer.
- Remove the garlic from its paper wrapper. Cut the stem end off, sprinkle with olive oil, and wrap it in aluminum foil. Roast the garlic for five minutes.
- Once done, remove the roasted garlic from a bowl, add the butter, and season with salt and garlic powder.
- Slice the baguette lengthwise, then evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over both halves.
- If using the optional ingredients, simply sprinkle them on top.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy. Push the broil button setting and broil until the butter is bubbly when using the air fryer. This takes about two minutes.
- Slice and serve warm with your butternut squash soup.
How do you store butternut squash soup and homemade Garlic Bread
To store butternut squash soup and homemade garlic bread, here’s what you can do:
- Cool it down: Allow the soup to cool to room temperature before storing it to avoid condensation in the container.
- Airtight container: Transfer the soup into an airtight container. If you’re storing a large batch, consider dividing it into smaller portions for easier reheating.
- Refrigeration: Store the soup in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezing (Optional): If you want to store the soup longer, freeze it. Pour it into a freezer-safe container or a heavy-duty freezer bag, leaving some space at the top for expansion. The soup can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Homemade Garlic Bread:
Cool it down: Let the garlic bread cool completely before storing.
Wrap it up: Wrap the garlic bread in foil or parchment paper to keep it from getting too dry. You can also use an airtight container.
Refrigeration: Store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It may lose some crispiness, but you can reheat it to regain texture.
Freezing (Optional): If you want to store garlic bread longer, freeze it. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic or foil and place it in a freezer bag. It can stay in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. To restore its texture, reheat it in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes.
How to Reheat butternut squash soup and homemade Garlic Bread:
Soup: Heat it on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Garlic Bread: Reheat in the oven for the best texture, or use a toaster oven to crisp it up again.
Enjoy your meal!
Butternut Squash Soup and hHomemade Garlic Bread
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 Large cooking pot
- 1 Fork to test Squash Doneness
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients
- 1 Medium Butternut Squash
- 6 cups water
- 1 cube Beef Bouillon
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/2 inch Crushed Fresh Ginger
- 1/4 cup Chopped Onion
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Clove
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Garlic Bread Ingredients
- 1 loaf Bread
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley,optiona
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Everything Bagel
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or your favorite cheese
Instructions
Roast the Butternut Squash
- Cut the butternut squash in half and remove the seeds. Spray the squash with nonstick spray and arrange them in the air fryer basket. I sliced the squash into four pieces for them to fit in the basket.
- Insert the basket and push the roast setting and set the timer to forty-five minutes. Cook the butternut squash until it is fork tender.
- When done, let the squash cool down and peel.
Cook the Soup
- In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm with a drizzle of Cream on top.
How to Make the Garlic Bread
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), or use an air fryer. Remove the paper wrapper of the garlic. Cut the stem end sprinkle with olive oil, and wrap it with a tin foil.
- Put the garlic in the air fryer basket. Push the roast setting and set the timer to 45 minutes
- When done, let the garlic cool down and transfer to a bowl. Add the butter and season with salt and garlic powder. Add the fresh parsley too if using.
Broil the garlic bread in the air fryer or in the oven
- Air Fryer: Spread the garlic butter to the bread. Line the prepared bread in the air fryer basket. Insert the basket and push the broil setting. Set the temperature to 400 F and broil the bread for two minutes or until the butter is bubbly. Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the bread in a baking sheet and broil the bread for one to two minutes.In both processes, always pay attention that the bread doesn't get burned.
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