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This easy and healthy recipe for butternut squash soup with apple has become one of our family’s favorites. But it didn’t start out that way… As parents, we work so hard to get kids eating their fruits and vegetables and it’s not always easy, is it?

I’m lucky that my boys like a variety of vegetables – but just know that we do have other challenges (say, don’t mix things together…which makes soups, sauces, and casseroles tough sells in my house). But I know very few other parents who aren’t challenged routinely to get their kids eating vegetables.

This easy butternuts squash with apple soup recipe is fast, takes only one pot, and is super kid friendly! If you know this trick getting your kids to eat new things will become easier… It works here in our home…and I can’t wait to tell you why…

Photo of a warm and inviting bowl of butternut squash soup with apple

I made this soup for the first time and served it to the boys – “HEY guys!! Lunch is ready! Butternut squash soup! It’s so delicious!” As it was coming out of my mouth, I could hear how flat it fell right there on the living room floor.

Sort of the opposite of “HEY guys – there’s a whole cake down here for you to eat as much as you want to…”

Squash for some strange reason, is not a word that they like. Although they like the actual squash. What is that about? And in particular, my oldest son, I don’t understand at all. Butternut squash was his very first solid food. He loved it! He ate every squash under the sun as a baby; in fact, we called him “squash boy”

So the fact that the mere word now makes him squirm is completely odd. Whatever. The soup was good.

Photo of a warm and inviting bowl of butternut squash soup with apple

And this is the best butternut squash soup recipe because it’s fast and easy! You’ll give the vegetables and apple a quick saute in the pot over medium heat. Next you’ll add chicken stock or chicken broth. If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can use vegetable broth.  Season everything with salt and pepper until your taste buds are happy! Finally, you’ll want to blend until smooth – I find the easiest way is with my immersion blender. Alternately, you could puree the soup in your blender.

Butternut Squash Soup With Apple
Yield: 10

Butternut Squash Soup With Apple

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 days 4 hours
Total Time: 4 days 4 hours 15 minutes

This is a quick and easy soup recipe for a delicious, creamy, and healthy butternut squash soup.

Ingredients

For Soup

To Serve

  • 4 slices of prosciutto, *Crisped
  • 1 apple finely diced
  • 1 T lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a soup pot. I like a heavy cast iron pot for soups and sauces.
  2. Add onion and saute until it becomes translucent.
  3. Add butternut squash and apples.
  4. Continue to saute on medium for about 15 minutes.
  5. Add coconut milk or almond milk and chicken bone broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for one hour.
  7. Use an immersion blender to thoroughly blend the soup until it is silky and smooth.
  8. Be careful not to splash as you are blending - the soup is very hot.

To Crisp Proscuitto

  1. Place proscuitto on non-stick pan and bake in 375 degree oven for approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove proscuitto from oven and place on paper towels to cool and crisp.

To Serve

  1. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with a prosciutto chip, pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of finely diced apples, and / or a dusting of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g

One of the things I love about cool weather in general is how much more I enjoy the flavor of cinnamon this time of year. Cinnamon actually has many health benefits from helping regulate blood sugar levels, protection from certain cancers, and both antimicrobial and anti-inflamatory properties. Cinnamon pairs perfectly with this butternut squash soup with apple.

Butternut squash provides great nutrition; it’s low in calories and is a rich source of fiber and nutrients. Butternut squash contains high levels of vitamin A and naturally occurring poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds that readily convert to vitamin A inside the body and deliver the same protective functions as vitamin A. Vitamin A is known for maintaining healthy skin and eye-sight. Research also suggests that it helps the body protect against oral and lung cancers. This butternut squash soup is rich in B vitamins and contains minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

An extra benefit of this butternut squash soup is that it’s naturally sweet – so it will help you squash those sugar cravings! (See what I did there???)

Image of bowl of butternut squash soup with apple and pomegranate seeds

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So am I going to get to the trick that got them to eat and love this soup? It’s crazy simple – Shakespeare had it right. A rose by any other name…

As I constantly work to expand the flavors, tastes, and textures that my boys enjoy, I always try to “tie” something new to something that they are already familiar with and like.

One of the ingredients in this soup is apples. So…when I’m around the boys, I call it “apple soup.” They like apples and associate them with foods they enjoy. It’s all in the marketing.

So I boldly market this as “apple soup” and garnish the top with finely diced apples, cinnamon and a prosciutto chip. And for me, when I’m lucky enough to find them, I will add pomegranate seeds. I need to offer them to the boys next! That’s the secret – and it works like a charm 🙂

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