Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Chili, Crème Fraîche, and Croutons │

Krämig Butternutsoppa med Chili, Crème Fraiche och Krutonger │ Perfekt Höstsoppa i OnePot Gryta

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Chili, Crème Fraîche, and Croutons │ Perfect Autumn Soup in a One-Pot Dutch Oven

Recipe by Rebeka Wallborg

This butternut squash soup is the perfect autumn dish.. warm, smooth, and full of flavor. Sweet butternut squash meets spicy chili heat and a creamy finish with crème fraîche. Top with homemade croutons for extra crunch.

The soup is easy to prepare in our OnePot pot, lightweight yet spacious enough for the whole family. The even heat distribution and ceramic non-stick coating prevent anything from sticking, and cleanup takes seconds. A hearty and simple soup for chilly days.

Cooking time: 30 min

Number of people: 5-6

Ingredients

Soup:
• 1 kg butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 chili, sliced
• 5 dl chicken broth
• 1 dl crème fraîche
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh thyme

Croutons:
• 4 slices white bread, cut into cubes
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1–2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Here's how you do it

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and prepare all the ingredients: peel and dice the pumpkin, chop the onion, and slice the chili.
Heat a little olive oil in your OnePot pot and sauté the pumpkin, onion, and chili for a few minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the stock directly into the pot, cover with the lid, and let the soup simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is completely tender.
Meanwhile, make the croutons: mix the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 5 minutes until nicely browned and crisp.
Blend the soup until smooth directly in the pot using an immersion blender. Stir in the crème fraîche and season to taste with salt, pepper, and a little extra chili if desired.
Serve the soup topped with a splash of cream, fresh thyme, and the freshly roasted croutons.