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    Home » Recipes » Panera-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup

    Panera-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    panera inspired butternut squash soup

    The Husband and I have committed to eating out less which is fantastic! However, it also means I haven't gotten to experience my favorite soup of the season, Panera's Autumn Squash Soup.

    So I peeked at the ingredient list online and tried my hand at a home version using what I had in the pantry.

    The result was delicious! I can't claim it's a "copycat" recipe or anything. To be honest, I'm not sure how close it is because it's been quite a while since I've had the Panera version, but regardless, this soup is my new favorite! And I've added things I otherwise wouldn't have if I didn't see look at the ingredient list.

    I think the secret is the lite cream cheese. I decided to use it exclusively instead of adding additional cream, so it kept it super light.

    Since my entire household is anti-butternut (I've given up making them even try it), I gave a couple of servings to Mom who said it was delicious. If you make it let me know. You know how moms can be, anything their kid makes is delicious.

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    Panera-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup

    Roni Noone
    Butternut Squash Soup inspired by Panera's Autumn Squash Soup. It's not an exact match but tasty, warm and full of flavor!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Any
    Cuisine Any
    Servings 8 cups
    Calories 100 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped ~175g
    • 1 butternut squash cubed ~800g
    • 2 carrots chopped ~100g
    • 1 apple chopped ~90g
    • 1 chunk fresh ginger chopped 20g
    • ½ teaspoon curry powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ground
    • ¼ teaspoon rosemary dried
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon Cardamon
    • 4 cup broth
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 oz Neufchatel cheese light cream cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Sautee the onion, squash, carrots, apple, ginger, and spices with the oil in a large soup pot. Once things start to caramelize a bit add the broth and lemon juice. Bring to a low boil. Continue to cook until the butternut softens enough to puree, about 30 minutes.
      1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 onion chopped, 1 butternut squash cubed, 2 carrots chopped, 1 apple chopped, 1 chunk fresh ginger chopped, ½ teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon rosemary, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Cardamon, 4 cup broth, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Add the cheese and puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a traditional blender.
      2 oz Neufchatel cheese
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • I roasted the butternut squash seeds with salt in a 225-degree oven until dry, maybe 20 minutes. They made the perfect topping! 
    • I've been bringing 2 cups of this to work for lunch and adding 3-4 ounces of cooked chicken to boost the protein. It makes a great meal! 
    • I used chicken broth but you can use vegetarian if you like. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
    Keyword Butternut, soup, Squash
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    1. Jamie

      December 04, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      I bet this is great!! I find Panera's version too sickly sweet. Thanks for sharing!!!

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