Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is delicious! I was a bit short on shallots so I used a leek and a large shallot. I ended up adding about twice the curry powder that it called for and 2 tps of chili paste – I’ll add even more when serving as a little topper. It’s easy to give it your own twist! Served with Pan Fried Tofu in Coconut aminos.

This soup was a hit. I only had about 4 cups of butternut squash so I used another 2 cups of carrots to supplement. I also used a sweet chilli garlic sauce so I skipped the sweetener. When I first tasted it, it seemed a bit blah – but once I adjusted the seasonings to taste, it was fantastic! I didn’t have any pumpkin seeds on hand so I reserved the seeds from the squash and roasted them. I sprinkled these and some chopped cilantro on top (100% recommend this) and it took the soup to the next level. Thanks for posting this recipe!

This butternut squash soup was very good! I will definitely make again. I only had half a butternut squash so also added in one sweet potato, as well. I used 2 TBS of maple syrup and 2 tsp of garlic chili paste. It was definitely spicy which I like, but if I made it for someone who I wasn’t sure if they could handle heat I would scale that back for sure.

Made this tonight with a number of subs and one addition. I sautéed a medium yellow onion (that’s what I had in the pantry) in some veggie broth (instead of oil), added the garlic, and then added 20oz of small diced sweet potato before adding/blooming the spices for a couple minutes—then 3 cups of broth before simmering for 25 minutes. Then: 20oz of butternut squash, the can of coconut milk, and a heaping teaspoon of chili garlic sauce…before simmering another 15-20 minutes, until tender. (I cut the maple syrup because of the sweet potatoes.) Blended and topped it with 2T of raw pumpkin seeds per serving. DELICIOUS. Will definitely make it again—and may try adding some silken tofu to increase the protein.

My apologies, I missed the rating! SOOO good, it’s in our regular rotation now!

If you are obsessed with curry like me you must make this! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I used a dash of cayenne instead of the chili paste and it gave the perfect kick. I also used 1 tbsp of maple syrup and felt that it was sweet enough for me that way.

Heavenly! Thank-you!

Full disclosure-I do not like butternut squash soup. I pretty much do not like butternut squash anything. That said, I really like this soup. I do. AND both of my littles ate it so, bless you. I used full fat coconut milk and a bit Granny Smith apple instead of maple syrup as a previous review suggested. Yum. We’ll be having this again, soon.

I made this recipe last year a few times and loved it. I noticed it helped a lot with my fibro inflammation flare ups. So I try to keep some soup in the freezer. Well it’s been a hot min since i made any. I’ve tried a few different other recipes but really wanted this one again for freezer meals before my 3rd is born. I couldn’t for the life of me remember where I found the recipe. I just searched for two days till I found this again. Haha! This recipe was definitely my favorite out of all the butternut squash recipes I’ve tried this past year. ALSO, the second time I made this recipe last year I tried something that worked out amazing! I added carrots, medium sw potato, and canned pumpkin. I wanted something extra boosting for anti inflammatory reasons. It was the best! Side note, most of these ingredients are said to be milk boosting for breastfeeding. I will see if they help! 😉😉
Thank you for this recipe!

So easy to make & tastes delicious. I actually used half & half of butternut squash & sweet potato just because that’s what I had in fridge. Also no Maple syrup. It’s not needed when you’ve got the other sweet ingredients, unless you want it super sweet!

As someone else here shared, this is now my favorite butternut squash soup recipe! I wasn’t prepared, so had to make a few substitutions:
No shallots, so subbed red onion.
No veggie broth, so subbed chicken.
Also, I try to avoid any kind of processed sugar, so left that out and added 2 carrots instead.

It was awesome! Next time, I’ll try w/ the shallots and veggies broth.

Many thanks!

I’ve made a number of variations of Butternut Squash soup, but just made and tasted this, and hands down the best recipe out there. So amazingly good!

Followed the directions to a t and it turned out perfect! I really appreciate a butternut recipe that is spicy/savory because so many are sweet, and it’s nice to try something different every once in awhile.

I’ve made this twice now, it’s delicious and easy to make! Thanks a lot!

I adapted this for the Whole30 and put a Granny Smith apple instead of the maple syrup or sugar after the soup started boiling. It turned out to be a little sweeter than I liked, so next time I would halve it. It turned out great though and it would definitely be part of my Whole30 repertoire. Thank you!

I had a huge butternut squash that I didn’t know what to do with, so I came here and found this recipe. And it turned out really good!
I did modify a couple little things though. I added more curry powder, and black pepper, didn’t add the maple syrup or chili garlic paste, and included some smoked paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and red chili flake. It came out pretty spicy, but that’s what me and my partner like lol.
Thank you for this great recipe!

Loved this soup. The flavor was amazing. The only thing I did differently was used full fat coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand.

This soup is fantastic! Super quick, easy and so delicious.

Super tasty! A great recipe for flavoring up butternut squash. I added a peeled, chopped apple in with the onions instead of using maple syrup.

Turned out great! Used a mix of Berbere and Sweet Curry from Penzys plus 2 tsp Of the chili garlic and was a little too spicy. Prob perfect as written with normal curry powder!

Super simple recipe! Tastes amazing! My mom made it first and suggested I roast the squash first, but I don’t know how much of a difference it made! Loved it! Definitely recommend!

Hi! This is the second time I’ve made this recipe within the span of a few years. I love cooking with vegetables that are in season which is why this butternut squash pick is a favorite. With a very Indian spice cabinet, I switched out 1 tbpn of curry powder with 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp tumeric. I also garnished with sprinkled chili flakes instead of the chili sauce. It needed more salt, so in went 1 tsp and another sprinkle of cinnamon. Delish!!

This recipe is FANTASTIC! Flavors are so perfect, and I’m serving this again for a fun twist on Thanksgiving tomorrow.

I do have to echo the other comments that prep took longer than five minutes. I have a freshly sharpened knife and some scrappy experience, and even then, the butternut squash takes at least twenty minutes! Just know that going in and you’ll be all set.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

I’ve made this every Thanksgiving & Xmas for many years & then throughout the winter.
It’s a family #1 favorite!
I sometimes add carrot &/or pumpkin. And always extra curry.
Great done in a slow cooker too!

I had never made butternut squash soup before. When I got two butternut squashes in a farm share, I came right to your website b/c I knew I could find a delicious recipe for it. I followed the diy veggie broth link. My family devoured it! My three year old has requested it again. Thank you for all of your delicious recipes!

I just finished blending this and my first few bites were flavorfully delightful! I am so looking forward to our dinner tonight! The sweetness surprised, but satisfied me and gives me hope for my kids’ potential willingness to try it. They don’t like squash, sadly. I used 2 TBSP mple syrup and 2 TBSP of Sciracha since I didn’t have chili garlic paste on hand. Wishing I used red pepper flakes to spice it up more, but I’ll put that on the table for individual spicing.

Easy to make and delicious! Whole family loved it!

Made exactly according to directions and the soup was amazing! Used 1 TBSP maple syrup and 1 tsp garlic chili sauce. The texture and depth of flavors was out of this world. I thought I was making good butternut squash soup with my old reciioe but it’s so boring compared to this. Cannot stop raving, it is THAT good.

Absolutely delicious! I used 3 cups of butternut squash and 3 cups of sweet potato (that’s all I had) and it was delicious! The whole family loved it! Next time I’ll add in an apple, thanks to the other reviews.

One of the best soups I’ve had! Made it per instructions with no substitutions and no toppings. Absolutely fantastic. Had it with tuna melts! This ones a keeper!!

Simply delicious!

This is by far my most favourite soup – i use my own squashes so crown prince usually and is is aways a winner with friends!

This was delicious and simple. I’ve made this 4 times now, once a week, since finding the recipe and plan to keep it as a weekly item for a bit! Lol

I’ve made a few minor modifications when I was out of items (garlic powder, onion, etc.) Each time it was delicious, so go for it even if you do not have all the ingredients.

I used this recipe as a base idea for some other veggies I had that needed used too. I used 10 oz of radishes and a large sweet potato in place of the squash but kept the rest the same.

I made this recipe and it was great. It has some special sweetness. I made it by roasted butternut squash and Definitely will makes it again. Thanks!

OH WOWZA, the soup is absolutely delish! I’m so glad I added the 1 t. chili garlic paste…adds the right amount of kick! I used 1/2 onion as I didn’t have shallots. A perfect blend of spices! After blending, tasted soup, doesn’t need anything more, perfect! I’m so happy…perfect fall day for this soup to warm my insides! THANK YOU!!!

Delicious !! I substituted 1 medium brown onion, I used a small apple and half a tablespoon of agave nectar to sweeten the soup and I served it with a dollop of natural yogurt on the top. I used medium curry powder and it was spicy enough without the need for the chilli garlic paste. Lovely soup, will definitely make again.

Such a yummy soup! Thank you! It came together so quickly as I used frozen precursor squash. I added split red lentils to sneak a little more protein in… no one noticed 😉

This recipe is AMAZING. My husband and I call this soup liquid gold. A couple of things I would add/change. This recipe would really be wonderful with sautéed ginger when you put the shallots and garlic in. To make the soup more creamy I whisked in about 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt. Also added a few tablespoons of butter. Yum!

I absolutely love this recipe, and have come back to it many times when fall rolls around. I tried it this time around using one white onion instead of shallots, and using one pink lady apple (peeled, chopped and added with the squash) for sweetness instead of maple syrup and it worked beautifully!

Great recipe! Loved it both me and my husband!
Thanks for your hard work on making the best out of the dishes without making them unhealthy!
Please keep up the good work!

I followed this recipe while subbing already-roasted autumn frost squash. I added a peeled honey crisp apple I wanted to get rid of also. Seasoning and spices needed no adjustments. This is a perfectly simple and tasty soup!

Made this for lunch today and it was the most delicious soup I have ever made! Used roasted butternut squash and subbed in unsweetened soy milk and it turned out perfectly. It took a lot of willpower for my son and I to leave some for my husband. We are a vegan household and love all of your recipes! Thanks for your part in helping my family eat well.

My husband and I loved this soup. I feel like it is something I would get at a fancy restaurant for an appetizer. We followed the recipe exactly. We added a heaping teaspoon of the chili garlic paste. Next time I will add less – probably just a half teaspoon – to reduce the spicyness (although my husband thought the spicyness was perfect). We don’t have an immersion blender so we used our regular blender. The soup fit in perfectly and blended in about 3 seconds. Super easy. We added toasted pumpkin seeds on top. I was satisfied eating this on its own for dinner, but my husband would serve with a sandwich or meat on the side next time. We’ll definitely make this again.

This is the first time I cooked with butternut squash. I used Minimalist Baker’s “How to Cut Butternut Squash” recipe as a guide and it was perfect. I will say that I did not expect the squash to be so hard inside – I was worried I got a bad one at first, but it turns out this is normal.

Made this delicious soup today for the first time. I used 1 tablespoon of curry and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. I think I will reduce the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon next time because it was a little sweet and I prefer a more savory flavor. I toasted some pumpkin seeds in a pan on the stove and then sprinkled them over the soup which elevated the flavor nicely….the crunch from the pumpkin seeds was also nice. I then toasted some multigrain sourdough bread and smashed some avocado onto it and sprinkled some salt on top of the bread and it was a delicious lunch. I love this website and every recipe I’ve tried is a home run!

I, too, am smitten with butternut squash soup. This is THE BEST recipe ever. I added some sweet potatoes to the recipe at the suggestion of some commenters. It was divine. The curry is subtle but complements the squash and potatoes so well. Now I want an immersion blender so I can make this more often. Too much dishes with a blender. lol. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!!

Just made this soup. I’m not someone who has great cooking skills and honestly I spent more time figuring out how to peel and cut the squash (even after a youtube video) than the soup takes to cook. I had to blend it in two separate runs (this makes lots of soup!) then stir it back together on the stove. It’s delicious! I didn’t have chili garlic paste and just added a smidge of chili powder and it came out great. Will definitely be making again.

I had to adapt this recipe a little as I didn’t have quite enough BNS so used one sweet potato and one small apple to make up the weight. (Saw someone else added apple in the comments)
I also used the green part of spring onions instead of the shallots and half a tsp of asofotedia (also known as hing) instead of the garlic as my Mum has trouble with onion and garlic. We absolutely LOVE this soup! Lovely and sweet but spicy too. Garnished mine with pumpkin seeds and my Mum hers with spiced chickpeas.
100% will make again (next week!) A definite autumnal/ winter staple for us.
Thank you!

I made this and it was delicious! :)

I just made this and loved it! I used agave syrup instead of maple syrup, which worked super well! My non-vegan mother added greek yogurt to it, but it tastes great without it too. I didn’t used to like butternut squash soup, but that has changed for sure!

Delicious! I didn’t have any of the chili paste but I did add a tiny bit more curry after it was cooked. I cooked the squash for 15 min before adding the coconut milk. I cooked it another 15 min with the coconut milk until the squash felt soft. Definitely will make again!

Great recipe! I made a big batch and added a delicata squash to it. I used full fat coconut milk and water (didn’t have any broth). I didn’t add any sweetener and it still came out delicious! The spice amounts are perfect. Thanks for a terrific recipe – I’ll make this again for sure!

Yes, Igot small butternut squash at farmers’ market and made this recipe! Wow! Soooooooooooo yummy and all gone! We all love this soup. Even in Hawaii, we enjoyed autumn with this meal! Thanks for grate recipe! Mahalo:)

This recipe is amazing! I didn’t have enough butternut squash so I did half butternut, half sweet potato; it was absolutely delicious. The soup was creamy, not too thin in consistency, and the flavour was perfect (I didn’t add the maple syrup and left out the chili garlic sauce). Make this recipe with your fall produce — easily adaptable and comes together quick too. One of the best soups I’ve had!

I made this soup for a group of friends and they all loved it (including me)! I left out the maple syrup but used some sweet potato instead to give this soup its sweetness. I’ll definitely make this soup again :) Thank you for the recipe!

We love this soup! It is a staple for us in the fall and we’ve successfully substituted other similar squash from the farmer’s market with delicious results! Thank you so much Minimalist Baker for such great recipes!

I made this tonight and it was so delicious! A great bit of warmth and spiciness from the curry powder and sambal oelek was a great mix with the coconut milk and hint of sweetness that the maple syrup lent. I did throw in a bit of roasted yam that I had leftover and I was out of vegetable broth, so i substituted chicken broth. The soup turns out so silky and smooth after blending it, and it helps everything meld together.
This is a great flavorful soup; I am going to try mixing kabocha with the butternut next time! Thank you for the tasty recipe!

Love this recipe. Turned out absolutely delicious

This message is just a warning for everyone. You must allow time for the soup to be cooled before using a blender. Another recipe called for you to remove from heat and put in a blender. It did not specify what type of blender. It could be any size. I used my nutribullet. The pressure from the blender built up and when I unscrewed the top the soup blew up all over my kitchen and on my left hand, wrist and harm and my right wrist. I suffered second degree burns and am still recovering from my injuries.
Please enjoy but be mindful!

I did have the chance to have some of the soup too. It was creamy and tasted very good. Just a bit heavy on the stomach.

I have made this recipe several times. I have found that it tastes off the charts delicious and rich if you cube and roast the squash until it is tender and slightly charred.

This was delicious! Yum

I made the curried butternut squash soup. I added cumin, an apple, turmeric and ginger powder. I used the maple syrup and full fat coconut milk. It was very good. Better than Panera’s Autumn Soup.

Absolutely delicious and super easy. I only had creamed coconut on hand, so added extra broth to consistency I wanted – five stars!!

Super easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing 😊

I made this soup and it’s SO yummy! Thank you for sharing this! If you want to see when I did it, I filmed it and you can see it here :)

This soup was amazing! I love butternut squash anything as it’s so versatile. This turned out beautifully! I portioned some out and blended it less so it was thicker, and used the portion as pasta sauce.

I’ve made and eaten many Butternut Soups…This is one is by far the most delicious. The recipe is simple and well described for easy following. Plus the images and videos are well executed.
Thank you for sharing!

Anne Redden

This is the BEST butternut squash soup I have ever made (and I’ve made quite a few)!! I’m going to make this my signature soup going forward! I did use full fat coconut milk but removed half of the coating to minimize the fat.

I just made it for my vegan daughter who loved it

This is restaurant quality! I used what I had on hand: spicy curry powder and subbed apple juice for the maple syrup. It was insanely delicious, healthy, and so easy!

I can’t wait to make this again and play with some additions and garnishes like garam masala, cilantro, roasted pumpkin seeds, fresh pomegranate seeds & yogurt swirl . . . !

This soup is amazing!! Followed the recipe fully, adding the full amount of maple syrup and chili paste. The perfect amount of heat and taste!! Adding this recipe to our weekly regime.

my friends and i LOVE this soup recipe. we modify it a bunch tho: roast squash, carrots, sweet potato, onion before putting in soup. add ginger! top with crispy chickpeas and tahini. YUM. SO GOOD. thank you!

I made this soup, I used hot curry powder so I reduced the amount to 1 tbsp, it was still very hot and spicy. I used frozen squash. It was delicious, very satisfying.

Wow is this good! I used 3 bags of frozen butternut squash that was sitting in my freezer for a while instead of fresh. I also subbed onion for the shallots and unsweetened almond milk for the coconut milk. I used my instant pot. I sauteed garlic and onion and then added the rest of the ingredients used manual for 5 minutes. Let it natural release for 5 minutes then forced it so I could use my submersible blender and chow down. This is so super delicious! I will be making it often!

I have made this a number of times and have been taking some liberties. I have started roasting half of the BNS, garlic, and shallots. Then with the other half following the recipe as is adding the roasted half. I have also taken to adding a little paprika when seasoning it to give it some additional depth. It is a family favorite!!!

What do you do with Butternut Squash? This

I loved this recipe! I added toasted almonds, fresh lime juice, cilantro and a spoonful of heavy cream on top.

This was delicious! I used a combination of roasted acorn squash and rutabaga, and I roasted the garlic as well. I only had brown sugar and I did not add any maple syrup as I thought it was sweet enough. I upped the salt to probably the equivalent of a full tablespoon to balance the sweetness. The color was vibrant yellow orange and the spice level was perfect. I had also toasted my curry powder for maximum flavor. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! I will be making this often!!

Hi Dana! I just finished making this, and it’s delicious! In place of light coconut milk, I used 1/2 can of full-fat coconut milk cut with 1/2 can of water. In place of cinnamon, I used 1/4tsp garam masala, and I upped the salt as I was using a particularly sweet squash. I also added about 1tsp of turmeric powder. I added a can of chick peas as well to add some texture. YUM! Thanks for a fabulous recipe!

I am sick and was looking for something easy to make. This was not only easy to make but delicious ? The only thing I changed was I didn’t have shallots so used a sweet onion. Thank you for sharing!

I have made this recipe over and over again! It is so easy to make and the flavors are very diverse. This has become one of my go-to recipes and it is truly delicious!

I’ve made this twice now. The first time I followed the recipe(like my sister says I should)
The second time I used homemade soy milk instead of coconut milk, caramelized onions instead of shallots. Both times it came out great. Thanks bunches.
Laura

Made this tonight in an instant pot. I roasted the squash until lightly carmelized first, sauteed other stuff in IP and added spices to “wake them up”, then added squash and broth. Set instant pot for 7 minutes, manual, high pressure. After cooking manual pressure release and added coconut milk. I blended everything in the pot with an immersion blender and served with pepitas and coconut milk on top, side of warm naan. I also added coriander, ginger and a tsp of garam masala during the sauteed phase and used coconut sugar because I didn’t have maple syrup.

Delicious! I left out the sugar/maple syrup still really tasty!

This soup is so so good!! I made it exactly as the recipe says and it is probably my favorite soup ever! I’ve been on a soup kick as it’s too cold to enjoy my smoothies like the summer time. This one is just so perfectly warming and just the right amount of flavor and spice. Thank you so much!

First soup I’ve ever made, and it came out so well! (Doing a little kitchen victory lap, right now.) Didn’t have garlic/chili paste, so I substituted in a few solid dashes of garlic/chili sauce. Thank you so much for this recipe…you’ve given a beginner hope.

I used a mini food processor to purée. I could only do a small amount at a time, because of the size of my food processor but worked just the same. I also pre baked the butternut squash for 40 mins. at 400 degrees. Seasoned with butter garlic salt and pepper prior to cutting it into cubes and adding to the pot. I agree with adding the fresh ginger & turmeric to the recipe. I skipped the chili garlic paste this time but will make again with it to try. However tastes delicious, turned out great!!