3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

Are you ready for your new favorite dish? This 3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is one that takes minimal effort, but it is loaded with so much flavor. Get ready to crave this simple soup, I know I do.

We love the fall and winter soup season. And this creamy butternut squash soup recipe is a really great way to get comfort food fast. This easy recipe has the perfect hint of sweetness to it from the natural sugars in the squash.

Making a bowl of this 3-ingredient  squash soup isn't hard to do, I promise. In fact, as long as you have a blender or even an immersion blender, you're going to be good to go! A hot bowl of soup on a cold day is a comforting meal perfect to chase the winter blues away.

Speaking of great soup recipes, be sure to check out my Gluten Free Potato Soup as well. There is something about the creamy texture of this gluten-free soup that everyone at the table won't be able to deny.

Ingredients

• Butternut squash - You need to roast or smoke the squash first. Use smoked butternut squash for an amazing flavor and taste. 
• Chicken stock - This helps to thin out the soup while also adding flavor. Choose a very flavorful chicken both or bone broth. The trick to a 3-ingredient soup is making sure each of the three ingredients if flavorful on its own.
• Heavy cream - Adding heavy cream is the perfect way to add richness to the soup. 

You may also add salt and black pepper to the soup according to your preference.

See quantities in the recipe card.

How to make 3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

Step One: Add the squash and the chicken stock to a large soup pot on the stove. Bring them to a boil, and then let them simmer in the large pot for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Step Two: Put the squash and ½ the broth into a blender. Vent the lid, and be sure to cover it with a towel. Blend the mixture on low until it is nice and smooth. You can use a regular blender or a stick blender, aka an immersion blender.

Step Three: Put the mixture into the pot and add the cream. Stir well until combined.

Variations

• Add fresh herbs - Adding fresh sage, thyme, parsley, rosemary, and any other type of fresh seasonings are a great way to add flavor quickly. Just be sure to add and then mix well to disperse the flavor.
• Add vegetables - Adding chopped celery, carrots, sweet onions, red pepper, and even garlic cloves can be a great flavor. Just saute them first in olive oil.
• Change up the type of liquid added - If you don't want to use chicken stock, you can use chicken broth, vegetable broth or vegetable stock, or even coconut milk in this easy butternut squash soup recipe. Using coconut milk or coconut cream is an easy way to make this dairy-free.
• Toppings - Sour cream, bacon, and chives are great toppings to add. The fun thing about making soup this way is that everyone who wants to eat it can add whatever toppings and ingredients to their bowl. This gives everyone the control of flavor that they want, without having to season and change the entire recipe.

Common Questions

Do I have to use smoked butternut squash?

No. You can sub in roasted squash if you prefer.

What pairs well with this three ingredient butternut squash soup recipe?

I'm all about serving it with a simple side salad and a chunk of crusty bread. Dipping the bread into this soup is so good - and easy to do.

You can also cook up some veggie and add them to the soup, or even crisp bacon and put it right on top as well. Other simple ingredients like croutons and cheese are always good pairing suggestions.

Don't forget that you can sprinkle some pumpkin seeds on top for a crunch. Any type of crushed nuts would make a good topping and a great texture contrast to the soup.

How do you store leftover soup?

Letting the soup cool down after making it is key to proper storage. Once the soup has cooled, pour it into an airtight container and then place it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

To reheat, you can scoop some out of the delicious butternut squash soup out of the container into a bowl and heat in the microwave. Or reheat it back on the stove in a large pan if you prefer.

What is the best way to peel butternut squash before roasting it?

Peeling the flesh of the squash isn't hard to do, but it's actually something that you should do after it's cooked. Once the squash is fork tender, you can remove it from the pan or grill that it's cooking on and carefully remove the outside skin.

Just be careful; it's going to be hot. It's better to let it cool some and then remove it as this will make it less of a worry that it's going to burn your hands.

I lay my cooked squash on a baking sheet as that helps the total time to cool seem to quicken, making it faster to peel.

 

Recipe

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Originally Published January 16, 2024. Revised and Republished October 2, 2025.