Creamy & Sweet Homemade Butternut Squash Soup (No Flour)
Creamy & Sweet Homemade Butternut Squash Soup (No Flour)
Making a Rich and Nutty Butternut Squash Soup Without Flour
Craving a thick and warm soup? This homemade butternut squash soup is made without flour for a lighter, yet creamy, texture. The secret lies in caramelizing the onions to bring out their sweetness and using potatoes, which release starch to naturally thicken the soup. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients- 1 medium Butternut Squash
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Potato
- 2 to 3 cups Milk or Heavy Cream
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the butternut squash thoroughly and microwave it for about 3 minutes. This makes it easier to scoop out the seeds and peel the skin. Halve the squash, remove the seeds completely, peel the skin, and then slice it thinly into about 1.5~2cm thick pieces. Peel and thinly julienne the potato and onion.
Step 2
Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the julienned onion and begin to sauté.
Step 3
A key secret to a delicious butternut squash soup is to sauté the onions until they are nicely caramelized. Start cooking over medium heat, and once the onions become translucent, reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook slowly and patiently until the onions turn a rich brown color and release a sweet aroma. This process maximizes the natural sweetness of the onions.
Step 4
Once the onions are well caramelized, add the julienned potato to the pot and sauté until the potato pieces become translucent. The potato is the secret ingredient that makes this butternut squash soup thick and creamy without flour. The starch released from the potatoes will naturally thicken the soup, giving it a wonderfully smooth consistency.
Step 5
Finally, add the sliced butternut squash and stir to combine with the other ingredients for a minute. Then, pour in enough water (about 1 to 1.5 cups) to just cover the ingredients. Cover the pot and let it simmer until the butternut squash is tender and cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
Step 6
When the butternut squash is tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, pour in 2 to 3 cups of milk or heavy cream. Once the soup begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors and adjust to your taste. A tiny pinch of sugar can be added if desired.
Step 7
Turn off the heat. Carefully transfer the ingredients to a blender or use an immersion blender to process everything until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, be cautious with hot liquids: leave the steam vent open or do not seal the lid completely.
Step 8
Pour the smoothly blended butternut squash soup into a serving bowl. Garnish with crunchy croutons, bread, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a nutritious and delicious homemade butternut squash soup. Enjoy it warm!
