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

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.

Soup:
1 kg butternut squash, peeled and diced
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 chili, sliced
500 ml chicken stock
100 ml 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
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare all ingredients: peel and dice the butternut squash, chop the onion, and slice the chili.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve the soup topped with a splash of cream, fresh thyme, and the crispy homemade croutons.