20 Butternut Squash Soups to Warm Up Your Thanksgiving
Oh my gourd: It's officially squash season.
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Thanksgiving is all about the company, the food (of course), and getting cozy after seconds or thirds. These butternut squash soups are the perfect way to kick off the biggest meal of the year (before you dive into the star of the show, the turkey, of course).
While your guests aren’t always thinking about the appetizer on Thanksgiving (let’s be honest, we all really want the bird, the stuffing, even the veggies), a hearty and warming butternut squash soup may become the dish that everyone looks forward to from this year on. While these butternut squash soup recipes are great for Thanksgiving, they're also a great go-to meal for any day of the fall season. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner for the whole family that you can pull together quickly or on the hunt for something impressive to cook for your friends, opt for these decadent yet healthy soups. Hunker down and cozy up for the fall and winter seasons with these comforting butternut squash soups (and don't forget to watch our video of quick tips on butternut squash preparation!).
Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup
Roasted pistachios and dried apricots make this quick dinner taste extra fancy (and flavorful!).
Butternut Squash Soup With Sage
This classic combo of flavors is sure to be a hit on your dinner table.
Pressure Cooker Winter Squash and Lentil Stew
Spinach, green lentils, and cubes of squash are spiced to perfection in this thick and tasty Thanksgiving-ready stew.
Get the recipe for Pressure Cooker Winter Squash and Lentil Stew »
Kale, White Bean, and Butternut Squash Soup
Substitute the chicken with leftover turkey for the ultimate day-after-Thanksgiving soup.
Get the recipe for Kale, White Bean, and Butternut Squash Soup »
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Lentil Stew With Butternut Squash
Load up your slow cooker with protein-packed lentils and butternut squash for a hearty vegetarian soup.
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Winter Squash Soup
Grated gruyère, chicken stock, and pumpkin purée (learn how to make your own!) make this soup soar. Add croutons on top for the perfect crunch.
Curried Butternut Squash Stew
This isn't your average stew: Use squash and split peas in place of meat for a vegetarian-friendly meal.
Butternut Squash and Turmeric Soup
Please the vegans at Thanksgiving with this velvety soup that gets its creamy texture from coconut milk.
Butternut Squash Soup With Rosemary and Bacon
Crumbled bacon on top of this fall-flavored soup adds a little luxury to your Thanksgiving table.
Instant Pot Beef and Squash Stew
With help from your Instant Pot, this flavor-packed stew will taste like it's been simmering all day.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
With flavors from chicken broth, carrots, celery, potatoes, and squash (of course), this soup is super savory with sweet undertones.
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Two veggies in one makes this soup for ultimate vegetarian main.
Butternut Squash-Apricot Chicken Noodle Curry
Instead of peeling and dicing, toss in pre-cut butternut squash for a hassle-free dinner.
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
A dollop of sour cream balances the slight spice from curry powder in this cozy Thanksgiving soup.
Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
For the perfect spicy kick this holiday season, try adding fresh ginger and Thai red curry paste into the mix.
Butternut Squash Soup With Smoked Gouda and Spicy Chickpeas
Skip the croutons and roast chickpeas with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne for some crunch atop soup that's thickened with coconut milk and smoked gouda.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Soup
Crispy bacon bits are blended right in. Need we say more?
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup
For the best fall flavors, look no further than this pairing of pumpkin and squash — it will fill your senses with everything autumn.
Get the recipe from Recipe Runner »
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Add a swirl of crème fraîche to balance out the sweet fruits in this decadent soup.
Get the recipe from Flavor the Moments»
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet potato and coconut milk make this squash soup oh-so luscious. Add pumpkin seeds and more milk for your garnishing pleasure.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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