Roasted Butternut Squash and Fennel Soup with Citrus

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This butternut squash and fennel soup with citrus recipe is the perfect starter for your holiday feast, blending a mix of spices, marmalade, and cream.

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bulb fresh fennel, white part only, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-natural marmalade (such as Smuckers® Natural)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Combine butternut squash, fennel, onion, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with oil and salt and toss to coat.
3 Roast vegetables in the preheated oven until soft and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
4 Combine ½ roasted vegetables and ½ broth in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer puréed mixture to a large saucepan set over low heat. Combine remaining ½ each vegetables and broth in the blender; blend until smooth. Transfer puréed mixture to the saucepan.
5 Stir marmalade and pumpkin pie spice into puréed mixture until heated through. Stir in cream before serving; season with salt and black pepper.