Butternut Squash Cheddar Soup
A cozy, savory butternut squash cheddar soup made with a can of beer for rich, pub-style flavor. Make it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop — perfect as a starter or with a sandwich and salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 heaping cups peeled butternut squash (cut into medium sized cubes)
- 2 cups onion (cut into large petals (basically just quarter the onions))
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 12 oz can light beer (I used non-alcoholic (or gluten-free beer))
- 3 cups chicken bone broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Steps
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Spray a medium-size skillet over medium-low heat with oil and add onion and garlic and sauté, stirring until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
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Add the butternut squash, beer, 3 cups chicken bone broth, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire and salt and stir. Lay fresh thyme on top. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours.
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When done, remove the thyme, add the cheddar cheese and blend with an immersion blender.
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Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Spray with oil and add the onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Add the butternut squash, beer, 4 cups chicken broth instead of 3, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire and salt, fresh thyme and stir. Bring to a boil then cover and cook on low 30 to 40 minutes, until the butternut squash is very tender.
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When done, remove the thyme, add the cheddar cheese and blend with an immersion blender.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (27% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| heaping cups peeled butternut squash | 4 | - | - |
| onion | 2 cups | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| can light beer | 1 oz | $0.75/kg | $0.07 |
| chicken bone broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| Dijon mustard | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoons | - | - |
| sprigs fresh thyme | 3 | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar | 2 cups | $1.88/170g | $2.21 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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