Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup
This copycat Panera autumn squash soup is the perfect cozy, fall, easy soup recipe that tastes exactly like the original version!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, chopped
- 3 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1 cup carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon curry powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- toasted salted pumpkin seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and rosemary and sauté until onions begin to soften, 5-7 minutes.2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Add the butternut squash, carrots, vegetable broth, and apple juice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the squash and carrots are softened.3 pounds butternut squash, 1 cup carrots, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ cup apple juice
- Once softened, use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (see note) to blend until smooth, then return to pot. Stir in parmesan, brown sugar, curry powder, kosher salt (with the amount depending on whether you used salted broth), and black pepper.¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ⅛ teaspoon curry powder, kosher salt, black pepper
- Spoon into bowls and top each with toasted salted pumpkin seeds and additional black pepper. Serve with toasted bread if desired.toasted salted pumpkin seeds
Notes
The serving size is between 4-6 servings depending on if you'll be having this as a main meal or with any sides.
Make sure to be very careful blending the ingredients if you're using a blender. If using a blender, I like to pour in the ingredients then wait a few minutes to let some of the steam release. Once ready to blend, be sure to tightly hold the lid, and once blended, carefully remove it to let the steam release.
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