Healthy Holiday Recipe: Warm Spiced Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and yes, delicious food. But with all the festive treats, it’s easy to feel weighed down. That’s why we love creating simple, wholesome recipes that taste indulgent but still support your wellness goals.
This Warm Spiced Apple & Butternut Squash Soup is cozy, nutrient-packed, and perfect for your holiday table. It’s naturally sweetened with apples, rich in vitamins, and full of warming spices that make every spoonful feel like comfort in a bowl.
Why This Soup Works
Nutrient-Dense: Butternut squash is packed with fiber, Vitamin A, and antioxidants.
Natural Sweetness: Apples add a festive touch while balancing the savory flavors.
Anti-Inflammatory Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger not only taste amazing but also support digestion.
Holiday-Friendly: Pairs perfectly with a festive dinner, or makes a light lunch between gatherings.
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium butternut squash (deseeded and cut into 3cm chunks (no need to peel))
1 apple (cored and quartered)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp maple syrup
1 onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (grated)
1 tsp fresh ginger (grated or chopped)
1 l vegetable stock
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (sub for sherry vinegar)
Salt and pepper
Coconut milk or olive oil (to serve)
Pumpkin seeds (to serve)
Fresh rosemary (to serve)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Coat the butternut squash and apple with 1 tbsp of olive oil, cinnamon and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for roughly 40 minutes, or until soft. Approximately 5 minutes before the end, drizzle over the maple syrup and toss to combine.
Once cooked, remove the squash and apple from the oven and leave to cool.
While they cool, fry the onion in a large pan with the remaining oil until softened. Add the garlic and fresh ginger and fry for another minute until fragrant.
Then add the roasted squash and apples, vegetable stock and vinegar, stir together and then bring to the boil.
Once the soup is boiling, remove from the heat. Blend the soup thoroughly with a hand blender, or blend in a liquidiser, until smooth.
Check the seasoning and pour into soup bowls. Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk or olive oil, and sprinkle over some pumpkin seeds, fresh rosemary, and cracked black pepper. Serve with some crusty bread.
Farm-Inspired Tip
This recipe is even better when made with fresh, local produce from Halton Hills. Grab your squash and apples from a local market or farm stand, it makes a difference in flavor and supports our community farmers.
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