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Creamy Delicata Squash Soup: 5-Ingredient Recipe

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A velvety smooth, comforting soup made with roasted delicata squash, aromatic sage, and a hint of nutmeg. This easy weeknight meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium delicata squash
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sautéing)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 small bunch fresh sage leaves (15–20 leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for frying sage)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash squash, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch thick half-moon slices.
  2. Toss squash slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until edges are caramelized and flesh is tender.
  3. While squash roasts, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add roasted squash and its juices to the pot. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Fry sage leaves for 30-60 seconds per side until crisp and bright green. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy sage leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not peel the delicata squash; the skin is edible and becomes tender when roasted. Roasting concentrates the flavor better than boiling. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. The crispy sage should be added fresh just before serving.

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