Vitamix Butternut Squash Soup (under 30 minutes!)

Name: Vitamix Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash ((or 6-8 cups, cubed)); 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 Tablespoon butter; 1 shallot, chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2-3 Tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 Tablespoon sherry vinegar; 2 Teaspoon salt; 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper; pinch cinnamon; pinch nutmeg; 1/2 cup cream; crackers or croutons ((optional)); Pillsbury biscuits ((optional))

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Our Vitamix butternut squash soup is creamy, mouth-watering and sure to get you in the fall spirit! Even better it can be made in 28 minutes or less! So grab your Vitamix and let's go!

butternut squash soup in bowl topped with small crackers

If you love belly-warming soups, be sure to also check out our Mediterranean Chickpea Soup, Italian Vegetable White Bean Soup and the amazing Sausage Orzo Soup with Kale (our most popular recipe!).

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🧡 Why We Love this Soup
🤔 Is Butternut Squash Soup Healthy?
🥗What to Serve with this Soup
🛒 Ingredients
🧑🏼‍🍳 Instructions
✏️ Cooking Tips and Tricks
❓FAQ
👧🏽 Modify for Picky Eaters
🦃 Play with Squash!
🥣Other Soup Recipes
Vitamix Butternut Squash Soup

🧡 Why We Love this Soup

So easy to blend! This butternut squash soup is simple to make from scratch with the help of our beloved Vitamix! Simply combine ingredients in your Vitamix and blend in "soup" mode for a hot and creamy soup.

Classic fall flavors- What makes this butternut squash soup in Vitamix so unique is the blend of sweet and savory flavors. Butternut squash is naturally sweet, and the brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon truly compliment the classic fall flavor of butternut squash.

No roasting necessary- This soup is totally doable without roasting squash in advance. In our case, we decided to boil the squash before blending in the Vitamix, which is way faster. When you boil it in veggie broth, it adds a flavor that makes for the best butternut squash soup!

🤔 Is Butternut Squash Soup Healthy?

Not only is butternut squash soup extremely tasty, but it also has lots of health benefits! Butternut squash is packed with nutrients, like fiber and Vitamin A and C.

You will also get a healthy portion of veggies when eating this meal. Although botanically butternut squash is considered a fruit (since it has seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant), it is prepared and served as a vegetable.

To make your Vitamix butternut squash soup even healthier, consider limiting the amount of sugar and cream you add to your soup.

🥗What to Serve with this Soup

While our butternut squash soup in vitamix is definitely hearty enough on its own, you might want to pair your soup with a side dish. Check out these options:

Bread- A French baguette or Pillsbury Biscuit Grands would work great as a side dish and for dipping!
Roasted veggies and/or side salad- Glazed carrots or a potato side dish would be a tasty addition to this meal! A light and refreshing salad would also do the trick.
A sandwich or panini- If you'd prefer your soup to be a side dish, consider pairing it with a simple wrap or sandwich, like our Sweet Potato, Kale & Feta Wrap or our Crispy Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini.

🛒 Ingredients

To make our creamy Vitamix butternut squash soup, you'll need 12 simple ingredients:

Butternut squash- It will cost extra, but buying pre-cut squash will save a lot of time.
Vegetable broth- This gives the broth a nice, rich flavor and keeps the dish vegetarian.
Butter-1 T of butter can be used to cook the shallot and garlic.
Shallot and garlic- These veggies add so much flavor to the soup. If you are in a pinch, jarred minced garlic may be used instead of fresh.
Brown sugar, nutmeg & cinnamon- These ingredients truly compliment the classic fall flavor of butternut squash.
Sherry vinegar- This gives the soup a nutty and sweet flavor.
Salt & pepper-Taste and adjust as needed.
Cream- This will give the soup some added creaminess!

Note: While butternut squash skins are edible, we recommend peeling off the skins for a softer and less stringy texture. Bon Appetit has a great article on the pros and cons of eating squash skins.

🧑🏼‍🍳 Instructions

Step1: Bring broth to a boil

We love Better than Bouillon, FYI!

🥄Kid Step: Measure broth. This is a great chance to explain measurements. 8 cups = 64 oz = 4pt = 2 qt = ½ gallon. Then, compare the amount of liquid to beverages in your fridge. We used this 4-cup Pyrex Measuring Cup to measure/pour the broth.

Step 2: Prep and cook squash

We recommend chopping squash into 1" cubes. Note: You can also buy the squash precut, and that saves loads of time.

🥄Kid Step: Scoop out the squash seeds. After an adult has cut the squash in half, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and guts from each side.

🥄Kid Step: Chop the squash*. This proved to be a hard task for my youngest because the squash is so hard. But let them give it a try. For chopping, our fave kids knives right now are: Opinel Knife, Made for Me Beginner’s Knife, & Curious Chef Knife Set (pictured below).

Step 3: Cook veggies

🥄 Kid Step: Melt butter in pan. In addition, use a long wooden spatula, like this OXO Wooden Turner, to keep little hands away from splattering butter.

Step 4: Blend ingredients in Vitamix and add cream

Finally, blend away!!! And add cream once the soup is back in the pot.

🥄Kid Step: Blend! Kids will love watching the Vitamix transform ingredients into soup!

*Note: For toddlers especially, these tasks require adult supervision and/or assistance, as items may be sharp, hot or otherwise dangerous.

✏️ Cooking Tips and Tricks

Buy pre-cut squash. The deseeding, peeling and chopping can be time consuming. If you're willing to spend a bit more money, you can buy the squash precut, and that saves loads of time.
Squash is done boiling when it is soft in the center. Simply use a fork or pairing knife to assess the squash's tenderness.
Tweak amount of sugar to find your perfect balance of sweet and savory. Start with 2 or 3 T of brown sugar, blend, taste, and add more as needed. Increase or decrease salt and pepper to achieve your perfect balance of sweet and salty for this for this butternut squash soup in Vitamix.
Make this soup vegan! (1) Make sure your veggie broth is vegan. This Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base is a great option. (2) Swap the cream for coconut milk. (3) Use cooking oil or a non-dairy butter, like Earth Balance, to cook the veggies.
Make it dairy-free! Same as above. Replace the cream with coconut milk, and then, use an oil or non-dairy butter to cook the veggies.
Add toppings! Feel free to add fresh herbs for garnish (sage, rosemary, parsley). We put Oyster crackers on top of our Vitamix butternut squash soup. You can use other crackers, as well: for example, Ritz crackers or Keebler Clubhouse crackers or even croutons.

❓FAQ

Is it better to roast or boil butternut squash for soup?

While roasting your squash may yield a sweet and rich flavor, it can be very time consuming. We recommend boiling your squash in vegetable broth, as it brings out the flavor and saves time.

Do you have to peel butternut squash for soup?

You don't have to peel butternut squash before boiling it, as its skin is edible when cooked and provides color and nutrients to the soup.

How do you know when butternut squash soup is done boiling?

Squash is done boiling when it is soft in the center. Simply use a fork or pairing knife to assess the squash's tenderness.

Can I make butternut squash soup ahead of time?

Yes! This Vitamix butternut squash soup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5-7 days. Reheat in microwave or on the stove. The soup will also keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.

👧🏽 Modify for Picky Eaters

Showcase the sugar! If your kids help you cook or are at least watching you cook, show them all the brown sugar that goes into the soup. It will interest them and increase the odds of soup consumption. Fact. Lol!
Use a straw bowl! Sometimes, actually all the time, my kids are more excited to eat a soup when they can use their straw bowl. I bought mine for soooo cheap at the grocery store. And the same exact bowls are also on Amazon. Just make sure they don't go crazy with the slurping.
Add some carbs! As long as you monitor their intake (lol), kids will be more amped about this butternut squash soup in Vitamix. if it comes with crackers and/or bread. For example, we put Oyster crackers on top of the soup and had Pillsbury Biscuit Grands on the side. You can also crumble Ritz crackers or Keebler Clubhouse crackers on top of the soup, or even croutons. All work! [Of course, the meal will no longer be gluten free].

🦃 Play with Squash!

While preparing our Vitamix butternut squash soup, set aside an extra squash to make an adorable felt turkey craft for the holidays! No carving, scooping, or big messes. All you need is squash, a few art supplies, and creativity! A perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece!