Seasonal Recipes — Fall Recipes
Creamy Butternut Squash & Crispy Sage Soup
Molly Moore / 27 August 2025
This creamy butternut squash & sage soup is one of my favorite fall recipes. The combination of roasted squash, garlic, and crispy fried sage leaves creates a comforting flavor that feels both cozy and elegant. Topped with a swirl of coconut cream and olive oil, this is the kind of healthy fall recipe I'll be coming back to year after year.
Roasting the squash filled the kitchen with that sweet, nutty aroma that just screams fall. Every spoonful feels warming and grounding, the perfect balance between comfort food and a healthy fall dinner recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (plus extra for garnish)
- Fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
- Roast the squash: toss cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and tender
- Sauté the aromatics: in a large pot, cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant
- Blend the soup: add roasted squash and vegetable broth, then blend until creamy using a high-speed blender or immersion blender
- Add coconut cream: stir in coconut cream for richness
- Fry the sage: heat olive oil in a skillet, fry sage leaves until crispy, and set aside
- Serve: ladle soup into bowls, swirl in extra coconut cream, drizzle with olive oil, and top with crispy sage
Whenever I make this, I like to serve it with a slice of crusty bread on the side. It makes the whole meal feel even more comforting.
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Tips for the Best Butternut Squash Soup
- Roast the squash instead of boiling, it gives a deeper, sweeter flavor
- Use full-fat coconut milk or cream for extra richness
- Blend until completely smooth, adding extra broth for your desired consistency
- Make it ahead of time, the flavors get even better after resting overnight
Wrapping It Up
This creamy butternut squash & sage soup is everything I love about fall in one bowl. It’s silky, nourishing, and elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Whether you are looking for a weeknight healthy fall recipe or something cozy for the weekend, this soup is sure to be a favorite.
And don’t forget to pin this soup recipe to your fall recipes board so you’ll have it ready when those chilly evenings roll in.
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