Creamy Butternut Soup with Chili and Croutons │ Easy, Comforting Autum

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

Creamy Butternut Soup with Chili and Croutons │ Easy, Comforting Autumn Recipe

Recipe by Rebeka Wallborg

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

Easily prepared in our OnePot – light yet spacious enough for the whole family. Its even heat distribution and ceramic non-stick coating ensure nothing sticks and cleaning takes seconds. A rich, simple, and comforting soup for chilly days.

Cooking time: 30 min

Servings: 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°C and prepare all ingredients: peel and dice the butternut squash, chop the onion, and slice the chili.
Heat a little olive oil in your OnePot and sauté the squash, onion, and chili for a few minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the broth directly into the pot, cover with a lid, and let the soup simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
Meanwhile, prepare the croutons: toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Blend the soup smooth directly in the pot using an immersion blender. Stir in the crème fraîche and season to taste with salt, pepper, and a bit of extra chili if desired.
Serve the soup topped with a splash of cream, fresh thyme, and the crispy homemade croutons.