Making someone food is one of the kindest things you can do. A warm meal for when you are feeling down makes you feel cared for. Butternut squash soup is a fantastic fall soup, rich with spices, thick, and nourishing. A soup on a cold day can be pivotal, and it lasts for weeks frozen. Butternut squash soup is a warm hug from a friend on speed dial.
This recipe does not require very complex skills; the hardest thing about this recipe is preparing the vegetables. Peel the squash first and use a large knife to slice. The easy part is you’ll be blending it later, so once you can hack into it, uniformity does not matter. The prep work is a significant portion of the total cooking time, but once it’s simmering you can sit back and wait as the aroma fills the room. As a victim of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I would omit or substitute dairy, but I understand that not everyone is as brave as I am.
What’s especially wonderful about butternut squash soup is its versatility. You can enjoy it as a standalone meal, a side dish, or as an appetizer. It pairs wonderfully with a crusty piece of bread or a simple salad, making it a fantastic addition to your autumn menu.
As you prepare this soup, you’ll notice how the act of cooking itself can be therapeutic. Chopping vegetables, simmering ingredients, and savoring the aroma that fills your kitchen can be a meditative experience. Sharing a bowl of butternut squash soup is sharing a piece of your heart, a symbol of care that transcends words.
