Description
This 5-ingredient Butternut Squash & Apple Soup uses sous vide cooking to perfectly soften butternut squash and tart apples, resulting in a smooth, creamy, and flavorful soup. The gentle sous vide method preserves the natural sweetness and nutrients, making it a comforting and elegant seasonal dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and sliced
- 1 large tart apple such as Granny Smith, cored and sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced, or 6 green onions, ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup light cream
Instructions
- Preheat Sous Vide: Fill a large container 2/3 full with water and set the sous vide immersion circulator to 182-185°F (83-85°C) to gently cook the ingredients.
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the sliced butternut squash, apple, and onion into a large, one-gallon food-grade vacuum pouch and vacuum seal it, ensuring as much air as possible is removed for even cooking.
- Sous Vide Cooking: Submerge the sealed pouch into the preheated water bath and cook for 2 hours. Check after 20 minutes to ensure the pouch is fully submerged; if floating, weigh it down with a heavy object like a mug.
- Puree the Soup: Once the squash and apples are soft, carefully remove the pouch and pour the contents into a blender. Puree until smooth for a creamy texture.
- Season and Finish: Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 3/4 cup of light cream to the puree, then blend again until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt if desired.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, optionally garnished with diced apple pieces for extra texture and freshness.
Notes
- Sous vide cooking preserves the natural sweetness and nutrients of the squash and apple better than boiling or roasting.
- You can substitute light cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Make sure the vacuum pouch is fully submerged during cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- For a thinner consistency, add a little vegetable broth or water when blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 398mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
