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Quick and Easy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Published: Aug 27, 2017 · Modified: Mar 10, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 36 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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This is by far my favorite fall soup recipe. My creamy vegan butternut squash soup recipe is savory-sweet with a hint of spice and it is perfect to serve throughout the fall season.

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  • Why this soup recipe is great:
  • Ingredient notes:
  • Recipe step-by-step directions:
  • Canned vs. freshly roasted butternut squash
  • How to roast butternut squash:
  • Expert tips and recipe FAQ:
  • More Winter Squash Recipes:
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Is it beginning to feel like winter where you live? It's just starting to cool off where I live, but the best part is that our evenings are cooling off by six or seven most nights. Winter is coming! Yay!

Winter also means soccer season is winding down, and football season is here. It also means it is prime soup weather!

If you love butternut squash as much as me, try my Roasted Butternut with Garlic and Thyme too!

Why this soup recipe is great:

You will love how quickly this soup comes together, making it perfect for a busy day. You can either use fresh roasted butternut or a canned puree. This easy butternut squash soup recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, so you have more time to spend out of the kitchen.

This naturally gluten free butternut soup is also vegan and paleo, so it is perfect for anyone who loves comfort food! My creamy butternut soup contains ginger, nutmeg, and a splash of chipotle for a kick.

After being introduced to Butter and JaM Cab, I am a JaM fan because these wines are so easy to pair with foods. They make versatile wines that are all about fun. Open up a cold bottle of Butter and make a pot of this quick and easy creamy butternut squash soup.

Ingredient notes:

  • Butternut squash puree - if you haven't tried butternut squash puree, it has all of that delicious creamy butternut flavor but none of the work!
  • Coconut milk - I highly advise using full-fat coconut milk for this recipe. Other non-dairy milk will not add the same sweet flavor.
  • Chipotle pepper - I use a bottle of this spice; add more if you like it spicy!
  • Arrowroot starch - you can also use tapioca, corn, or potato starch as a thickener.

Recipe step-by-step directions:

a pot of butternut squash soup cooking on the stove

Step 1: If you are going to chop and roast your own butternut squash, do this first.

Step 2: If you use canned butternut squash puree, add all the ingredients to a pot and boil. Boil for 4-5 minutes, then turn the temperature down to simmer.

Canned vs. freshly roasted butternut squash

Many like to know whether canned or roasted butternut squash is best to make soups. I will be honest...I prefer organic canned butternut squash for making soups.

It is already roasted and flavorful...and you don't have to puree the heck out of the roasted squash to get all of the lumps out. If you decide you want to use roasted butternut squash, here

putting butternut squash cubes into a bowl

How to roast butternut squash:

  • Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Brush the squash with olive oil (or coconut oil works, too!) and put the halves of the squash face up on a baking dish.
  • Bake the squash at 350º F for 30-40 minutes until it is soft.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the cooked squash and add it to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons (or more if needed) of water and beat until creamy. You don't want your butternut squash puree for this soup recipe to be too thick.

Expert tips and recipe FAQ:

How long will this soup keep in the refrigerator?

This homemade butternut squash soup will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator since it is vegan. 

Can you freeze the extras?

You can definitely freeze the extra soup! To freeze, I like to pour the soup into a Freezer Ziplock style bag. Squeeze all of the air out, seal, and freeze. It will keep in your freezer for up to 4 months.

How can you make butternut soup thicker?

There are several ways to make butternut soup thicker. You can use less liquid, or you can thicken the soup with arrowroot or tapioca starch. Make sure to whisk it constantly as you sprinkle in the starch or you will get lumps.

How long will this soup keep?

This soup will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

the top view of a bowl of butternut soup

More Winter Squash Recipes:

  • These crispy Gluten Free Delicata Squash Fritters make a great appetizer.
  • If you are in the mood for soup, this Vegan Red Kuri Squash Soup is very popular. Sub butternut squash if you can't find Kuri squash.
  • This is a fun way to serve butternut squash. These Butternut Squash Noodles with Brown Butter Sage Sauce is the perfect side dish

If you love winter squash as much as we do, don't forget to check out all of my gluten free winter squash recipes on the blog :-).

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Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Sandi Gaertner
You will love this quick and easy creamy butternut squash soup. It is both gluten free and vegan, and it is ready in just 20 minutes.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Gluten Free Soup Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces butternut squash puree * see note. I used a canned organic butternut squash puree
  • 1 can coconut milk * see note
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (powdered)
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch * see note

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except the cornstarch to a small pot and bring to a boil on medium high heat.
  • Add cornstarch and whisk to blend.
  • Turn the heat down to low to simmer for 10 more minutes.

Notes

I used canned pureed butternut squash but you can use canned butternut squash or freshly roasted in this soup recipe.
I highly recommend using full fat coconut milk instead of any other dairy-free milk.
You can use arrowroot, cornstarch, potato starch, or tapioca starch to thicken this soup.
To roast butternut squash:
  1. Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Brush the squash with olive oil (or coconut oil works too!) and put the halves of squash face up on a baking dish. You can also chop the butternut squash into cubes if you want it to cook faster.
  3. Bake the squash at 350º F for 30-40 minutes until it is soft.
  4. Use a spoon to scoop out the cooked squash and add it to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons (or more if needed) of water and beat until creamy. For this soup recipe, you don't want your butternut squash puree to be too thick.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 311mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10566IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    September 04, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    Yum! I love butternut squash soup! This looks so creamy.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Thank you so much Sam.

      Reply
  2. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

    September 04, 2017 at 5:52 am

    Butternut Squash Soup is so wonderful for fall!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 04, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      :-).

      Reply
  3. Jodie

    September 03, 2017 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE Butternut Squash Soup. We always seem to have a few squash floating around and its my favorite dish to make with them. This looks delicious! Happy Fall!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 03, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Happy fall to you too Jodie 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amanda Mason

    September 03, 2017 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delish! I'm printing this one off as we speak! This wine looks really great, too! i'm going to have to check that out! I love a good chard!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 03, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      I hope you like it as much as my family did Amanda 🙂

      Reply
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