Description

This 5-ingredient Butternut Squash & Apple Soup is a simple, velvety soup cooked sous vide to bring out the natural sweetness and vibrant flavors of the squash and tart apple. The gentle cooking method preserves nutrients while ensuring a perfectly smooth texture. Finished with light cream and sea salt, it’s an elegant, comforting soup perfect for an easy yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Fruit

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)

Seasoning and Dairy

1 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup light cream

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Instructions

Prepare Sous Vide Water Bath: Fill the sous vide container two-thirds full with water and preheat the unit to between 182 and 185°F (82–85°C), ensuring the temperature is accurate for gentle cooking.
Pack Ingredients: Place the sliced butternut squash, apple, and onion into a large one-gallon food-grade zipper pouch. Vacuum seal the bag to remove as much air as possible, ensuring even cooking and preventing floatation.
Sous Vide Cook: Submerge the sealed pouch in the preheated water bath. Cook for 2 hours until the squash and apples become very soft. Check the pouches after 20 minutes; if floating, weigh them down with a mug or heavy object to keep fully submerged.
Blend Soup: After cooking, carefully remove the pouch from the water bath and pour its contents into a blender. Puree until smooth to create a velvety soup base.
Finish and Season: Add sea salt and the light cream to the blender and puree again to incorporate. Taste the soup and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with diced apple for added texture and visual appeal.

Notes

You can substitute light cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Ensure all ingredients are fully submerged during sous vide cooking for even texture.
Use a high-speed blender for a smoother soup consistency.
Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
For garnish, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or a drizzle of olive oil.

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