Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup

Published on November 20, 2023

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Quick Summary

This butternut squash soup is made with roasted butternut squash, pear, onion, garlic, ginger, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. It is velvety smooth and full of flavor, you will never know it is vegan! Serve with a salad and crusty bread for the perfect fall meal.

butternut squash pear ginger soup in bowl with coconut milk, pepitas, and a spoon.

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Butternut Squash Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups. I make it all of the time during the fall months. I love my classic recipe, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up. I love making this Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup because the flavors are phenomenal.

This soup recipe reminds me of my classic butternut squash soup and my carrot ginger soup, a mix between the two. It is so good and I always get compliments when I serve this soup to friends and family.

Roasting the squash and pears brings out the best flavor. The pear slightly sweetens the soup and pairs so nicely with the fresh ginger. To make the soup super creamy, I add in coconut milk. The soup is vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious. I guarantee you will fall in love after one bite! It is definitely a fall favorite!

It is the perfect soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Serve with crusty bread, a simple salad, or start your meal with this healthy soup.

Table of Contents

Ingredients
How to Make the Soup
Serving Suggestions
How to Store & Freeze
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Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Butternut squash– about 3 pounds, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Pear– you can use any variety, make sure it is a ripe pear.
Olive oil– for sautéing the vegetables.
Yellow onion– diced.
Carrot– diced.
Garlic– minced.
Vegetable broth– you can use chicken broth if you don’t need the recipe to be vegan or vegetarian.
Ginger– buy fresh ginger and grate with a microplane. I always keep ginger in my freezer.
Coconut milk– you can use lite or regular coconut milk from a can.
Pepitas– for garnish, optional, but so good!

butternut squash being cut into cubes on wood cutting board.

How to Make the Soup

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the butternut squash and pear on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

roasted butternut squash and roasted pears on baking sheet.

Roast for 35 minutes or until squash and pear are soft and tender. Set aside.

onion, carrots, and garlic being sautéed in white pot to make butternut squash soup.

In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and carrot; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

roasted butternut squash, pears, ginger, and vegetable broth in white pot.

Add the roasted squash and pear. Stir in 3 cups of vegetable broth and the ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.

roasted butternut squash pear ginger soup being pureed in pot with immersion blender.

Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup right in the pot. Blend the soup until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add more vegetable broth, until desired consistency is reached.

coconut milk being added to roasted butternut squash pear ginger soup in pot.

Stir in ½ cup coconut milk. Taste and add more coconut milk, if desired. Add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with pepitas, and a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.

roasted butternut squash pear ginger soup in large white pot with coconut milk and pepitas.

Serving Suggestions

The soup can be served on it’s own for a delicious lunch or dinner, but if you want to serve a larger meal, here are a few recipes that go well with the soup.

bowls of roasted butternut squash pear ginger soup in bowls with grilled bread.

How to Store & Freeze

To store leftover soup, let the soup cool completely. Place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze, transfer the cooled soup to an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw, reheat on the stovetop or microwave, and serve!

roasted butternut squash pear ginger soup in bowl with spoon.

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