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Cozy Honeynut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

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A rich, velvety soup made from roasted honeynut squash, finished with creamy broth and topped with crispy fried sage leaves for a perfect autumn comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 medium honeynut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 10–12 large fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel the squash, remove seeds, and cube into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  3. While squash roasts, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add roasted squash and pan juices to the pot. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and puree soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
  7. In a small skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Fry sage leaves for 30-60 seconds until crispy and dark green. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy sage leaves.

Notes

Roasting the squash concentrates the flavor compared to boiling. Watch the sage closely as it burns quickly. If the soup is too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer longer. For a vegan version, swap butter for olive oil/vegan butter and cream for coconut cream.

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