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    Balkan Lunch Box > Recipes > Bosnian Recipes > Cream of Squash Soup

    Cream of Squash Soup

    Published: Oct 16, 2017 · Modified: Mar 24, 2024 by Aida

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    Easy cream of squash soup with vegetables is a classic fall broth. You can use any type of squash (butternut, pumpkin, acorn, etc.), with a thickener, and seasonings of choice for that perfect, bowl of creamy comfort! Shall we?

    Soup in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon on a wooden table.
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    Background

    Cream of squash soup is as easy as it gets!

    While we use different kinds of squash for this heartwarming, autumn soup, today we purposely didn't specify which one.

    Why?

    Because the recipe is more or less the same for:

    - spaghetti squash soup,
    - butternut squash,
    - cream of pumpkin,
    - acorn squash soup, and more...

    You need a few simple ingredients and a couple of simple steps.

    Ingredients

    To make cream of squash soup, you'll need the squash (one or more types), and you'll then build on the taste with veggies (one or more), seasonings (one or more), and garnishes (again, one or more).

    Here's one example:

    Six bowls with different ingredients on a table: heavy cream, onion, seeds, squash, carrot and seasonings.

    Here are more ingredient examples:

    • Squash (use one type or a combination of):
      - pumpkin,
      - spaghetti squash,
      - acorn squash,
      - turban squash, and/or
      - butternut squash.
    • Vegetables (use one or a combination):
      - onion (yellow, white or red),
      - carrots,
      - potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russett), and/or
      - celery.
    • Seasonings (keep it simple with one or two):
      - salt and pepper
      - allspice,
      - ginger,
      - cinnamon,
      - nutmeg, and/or
      - pepper flakes.
    • Thickener (use one):
      - heavy cream, or
      - milk and butter.
    • (Optional) Garnish (use one or two):
      - roasted pumpkin seeds,
      - walnuts,
      - roasted sunflower seeds,
      - a few drops of heavy cream,
      - a few drops of pumpkin seed oil,
      - ground pepper, and/ or
      - other seasonings.

    Instructions

    Here are the instructions to make our spaghetti squash soup.

    Four photographs, two by two, of ingredients in a pot being cooked.

    Step 1. Combine veggies. Add seasonings and water.
    Step 2. Bring to a boil and cook for 30-40 min.
    Step 3. (Not pictured.) Blend.
    Step 4. Bring to a boil. Stir in cream.

    Handling

    Serving: serve cream of squash soup hot with homemade bread, pogacha, or mini fried breads. Garnish with more nuts and seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, chia, and/ or walnuts.

    Storing: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

    Reheating: reheat using your preferred method.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you use spaghetti squash instead of butternut for a creamy squash soup?

    Absolutely.
    Just like its name, butternut squash has a buttery taste with hints of nuts. Meanwhile, spaghetti squash is sweeter, with a higher water content.
    You can balance the taste by adding more vegetables and spices to the soup if using spaghetti squash.

    What other squash can I use to make soup?

    Almost all types of squash can be used to make some type of cream of squash soup (pumpkin, acorn, turban squash, etc.) Roasted or cooked, squash is a great soup base. Moreover, it's easy to adjust the taste with seasonings, from sweet (by adding nutmeg or cinnamon), to hot (by adding ground pepper or pepper flakes).

    Does squash need to be peeled for soup?

    While technically you can leave the peel on, the soup tastes better without it. Optionally, you can cut the tops off spaghetti squash and use them for soup, and bake and use the bottom as an edible soup bowl.

    How long is squash soup good for?

    We like to consume squash soup within a day, although some foodies say it's safe for up to 3 days in the fridge.

    How do I make an edible bowl out of squash?

    To make an edible bowl out of squash look for squash that's round. Spaghetti squash and pumpkins are great choices. Here are the steps:
    Step 1. Cut the top third of the squash off, peel, dice, and use this part for soup.
    Step 2. Deseed and wash the remaining squash, transforming it into a "bowl."
    Step 3. Dry it well, oil generously, and bake the "bowl" at 390°F (200°C) for about 30-40 minutes or until soft. Serve the cream of squash soup inside the bowl.

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    Thoughts?

    If you make today's cream of squash soup and like it, please consider leaving a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5-star) rating. This will help others find the recipe more easily!

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    Prijatno, Dobar Tek, and Bon Appetit!

    Soup in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon on a wooden table.

    Cream of Squash Soup

    Aida
    A smooth and creamy blend of squash, veggies, and seasonings for a comforting, flavorful bowl.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Soups & Stews
    Cuisine Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian
    Servings 4
    Calories 693 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 16-18 ounces squash (pumpkin, spaghetti, butternut, acorn, turban, etc.) peeled, diced, use one type or a combination of
    • 8-10 ounces potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russett) peeled, diced
    • 1 onion (yellow, white, or red) peeled, diced
    • 2 carrots peeled, diced
    • 2.5 to 3 cups water or vegetable broth
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • (Optional seasonings) allspice, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper flakes choose one or more and season to taste
    • 3-4 ounces heavy cream
    • 1-2 teaspoons roasted pumpkin seeds
    • (Optional garnish) walnuts, roasted and de-shelled sunflower seeds, a few drops of heavy cream, a few drops of pumpkin seed oil, ground pepper, and/ or other seasonings choose one or more and season to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a larger pot, combine vegetables, seasonings, and water. Bring to a boil and cook on low until the vegetables are fork-tender (about 30-40 minutes).
    • Using a stick blender, carefully blend vegetables. (Temporarily turn off heat if needed.) Stir well and bring to a boil on medium.
    • Stir in heavy cream until ingredients completely integrate. Cook for 2-3 more minutes and turn the stove off.
    • Serve hot garnished with more nuts and seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, chia, and/ or walnuts, and pumpkin seed oil or a drop of heavy cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat using your preferred method.

    Video

    Notes

    • Video
    The video was filmed using spaghetti squash. 
    • Edible Squash Bowl
    To make an edible bowl out of squash look for squash that's round. Spaghetti squash and pumpkins are great choices. Here are the steps:
    Step 1. Cut the top third of the squash off, peel, dice, and use this part for soup.
    Step 2. Deseed and wash the remaining squash, transforming it into a "bowl."
    Step 3. Dry it well, oil generously, and bake the "bowl" at 390°F (200°C) for about 30-40 minutes or until soft. Serve the cream of squash soup inside the bowl.
    • Nutrition
    Nutrition information is a rough estimate using butternut squash. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1of 4Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 88.2gProtein: 10.1gFat: 37.6gSaturated Fat: 23.3gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 2494mgFiber: 14.6gSugar: 14.7gCalcium: 299mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Miranda says

      September 24, 2021 at 2:31 am

      I did a variation on this recipe and it basically tastes like chicken pot pie!
      1. Only blended squash and potatoes.
      2. Needed to blend with some of the leftover water.
      3. other veggies added later. (Did peas and carrots, could also add onion, celery, etc.)
      4. Add diced chicken

      Reply
      • Aida says

        September 24, 2021 at 5:41 am

        Great tip! We must try it with chicken now.

        Reply
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