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Creamy Maple Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

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A velvety, rich soup balancing the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash with aromatic maple syrup and savory fried sage. It is a quick, comforting meal perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 2–3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed) for frying sage

Instructions

  1. Peel the butternut squash, remove seeds, and cube into one-inch pieces.
  2. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Add cubed squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
  5. Remove pot from heat and blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  6. Stir in maple syrup, heavy cream (or coconut milk), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. While soup rests, heat neutral oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry sage leaves for 30-60 seconds until crisp and bubbly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. Ladle hot soup into bowls, top with crispy sage leaves, and serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, roast squash cubes at 400°F for 20 minutes before simmering. Use Grade B maple syrup for robust flavor. Fry sage just before serving to maintain crispness. If soup is too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer longer.

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Keywords: butternut squash soup, maple syrup, crispy sage, comfort food, vegetarian, gluten-free, fall recipes, easy soup

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