Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan + Gluten-Free Comfort Food)

🥣 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, comforting, and rich in fall flavor—the perfect way to warm up from the inside out. 🎃💛 The roasted squash brings out a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with savory garlic, onions, and earthy thyme. It’s simple, deeply nourishing, and delicious.

Whether you’re cozied up on a crisp evening or prepping a wholesome batch for the week, this soup is a seasonal favorite that delivers every time. Vegan, gluten-free, and full of feel-good ingredients, your body will love.

Why This Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Works:
🎃 Butternut squash – Rich in vitamins A and C to support immune health and skin glow
🥕 Carrots – Provide beta-carotene for eye health and antioxidants for whole-body wellness
🧄 Garlic & onion – Boost immune function and reduce inflammation
🌿 Thyme – Supports respiratory health and digestion
🫒 Olive oil – Provides heart-healthy fats and enhances nutrient absorption

This soup is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for batch cooking and freezing. It’s everything we love about fall in one warm, creamy spoonful.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:
🎃 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
🥕 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
🥣 4 cups vegetable broth
🌿 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss butternut squash and carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, until fork-tender and golden at the edges.
In a large soup pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Transfer roasted vegetables to the pot.
Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme.
Bring to a simmer and let everything cook together for 15 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and creamy, or transfer to a blender in batches.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve warm, optionally topped with a swirl of coconut milk, toasted seeds, or fresh thyme ✨

Per Serving (approximate):
Calories: 210
Protein: 4g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Net Carbs: 22g