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Cozy High Protein Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A warm, nutritious soup combining roasted butternut squash with cottage cheese for a high-protein, comforting meal.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 large butternut squash (about 3-3.5 lbs, seeds removed)
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1 shallot shallot (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage (divided)
  • 4 cups bone broth
  • 0.75 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 0.125 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Rub squash with oil, salt, pepper, ½ tsp thyme, and ½ tsp sage. Roast cut side down for 40-45 mins.
  • Cool, then scoop out flesh and cut into cubes. Add to a pot with broth, spices, and honey. Simmer 10 mins.
  • Remove from heat, add cottage cheese, and blend until smooth. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Keyword: butternut squash