Butternut Squash Soup With Croutons Dairy Free Recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CRISPY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half from top to bottom and remove seeds from both halves.
• Place cut side down on baking sheet.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until flesh of squash is fully softened.
• On a low heat, saute onion in butter and oil until soft and browning.
• Add garlic and saute until fragrant and soft.
• Remove roasted squash from skin and put into soup pot.
• Add stock and bring soup to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and add seasoning and herbs.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes and then add sour cream (if using) and blend until smooth using a hand blender or blender.
• While soup is simmering, toss bread cubes with oil and seasoning and toast in oven until golden brown.
• Serve with chopped green onion and/or croutons.

BUTTERNUT SOUP WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Place squash in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery and sage in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the broth and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Cool slightly., In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan; heat through., For croutons, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, oil, sage and garlic. Add bread cubes and spritz with cooking spray; toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake at 425° for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle each serving of soup with croutons and additional cheese if desired.

VEGAN SQUASH SOUP WITH NAAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place squash in a shallow roasting pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning once. Reduce oven setting to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, pumpkin and roasted squash. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add coconut milk; cook 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. , Return pureed mixture to pan; cook and stir until heated through. Meanwhile, place naan on a baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Bake until crispy, 12-15 minutes, stirring once. Serve soup with naan croutons and toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CROUTONS - DAIRY FREE

Steps:

• Soup.
• Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in saucepan and add onions and 3 cloves of chopped garlic.
• Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are softened on medium heat.
• Add squash, sweet potatoes and coriander and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes (until squash is softened).
• Place everything in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat soup and serve with croutons.
• Croutons.
• Cut bread into cubes.
• Heat remaining oil in skillet and add bread.
• Cook on high for 5-10 minutes, turning frequently until crispy.
• Place them in paper bag with remaining garlic, seal bag and shake to coat croutons.