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Creamy Protein Butternut Squash Soup - 15g Protein Boost

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A rich and creamy soup combining roasted butternut squash, cottage cheese, and aromatic seasonings for a comforting, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 large butternut squash (about 3 lbs, peeled, seeded, and cubed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (or shallot, chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full fat or low fat)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried sage
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional sweetener)

Toppings

  • as desired Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or crispy chickpeas (for crunch)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35–45 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender. Add broth, cottage cheese, thyme, sage, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the soup into a pot and warm over medium heat. Do not boil vigorously after adding cottage cheese; heat until steaming.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with pumpkin seeds or crispy chickpeas for added texture.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend in batches if using a standard blender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Keyword: butternut squash, Comfort Food, Protein