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Amaretto-Kissed Butternut Squash Soup

January 25, 2015 by jessfuel 39 Comments

Amaretto-Kissed Butternut Squash Soup

I’m truly amazed at how busy I’ve been since quitting my job. I still feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, so I don’t know what the heck I did before! I’ve definitely been cooking a lot more, and with cooking comes shopping and cleaning up. I’ve also been running, working out and yoga-ing. I was doing that before (minus the working out), but it was a lot more rushed. I’ve been getting to projects that I’ve put off for months, if not years. I’ve been catching up on a lot of blog stuff and attempting to work on my social media skills. I’ve been working alternately from my kitchen and from Panera, but I find I’m much less distracted at Panera. I’m planning to redo my home office so it’s a more useable space and more inviting than the kitchen counter! I’ve also been seeing friends a whole lot more which is a really, really nice change.

So… so far, so good! Not bored yet!

Today is a special day… it’s Secret Recipe Club day! The Secret Recipe Club is a group of bloggers who, every month, get assigned to another blog from which we must choose a recipe to make and blog! Assignments are a secret until reveal day (today!) when we all post our chosen recipes.

This month I was assigned the blog Oh! You Cook! It’s written by Dena who is librarian by day and blogger by night. She’s even written a cookbook– The Everything Kosher Slowcooker Cookbook! Anyone who has a cookbook has got to be good!

One thing I noticed immediately on Dena’s blog is that she has not one, but three butternut squash soup recipes!! Going into my assignment, I was totally feeling soup. It’s been chilly and foggy here every day since we got back from vacation, and soup just sounded good. I spotted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup and it sounded amazing. But then I saw Butternut Squash Soup with Mango… and then Amaretto-Kissed Butternut Squash Soup! How to choose, how to choose? Dena mentioned that the amaretto-kissed version was the “world’s best butternut squash soup.” Between that and the fact that I love everything almond flavored, I had to go with that one.

Amaretto-Kissed Butternut Squash Soup

And I’m so glad that I did. The soup came out amazing. Creamy and velvety. I was afraid the amaretto flavor might be too overwhelming, but it wasn’t at all. It just gave a very slight hint of almond aftertaste. So perfect.

Amaretto-Kissed Butternut Squash Soup
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium-size butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup Amaretto
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half & half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Toasted pepitas, for serving
  • Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Toss squash, carrots and onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread evenly on one or two baking sheets. Roast 25 minutes until squash and carrots are softened and lightly browned, tossing once halfway through. Remove baking sheets from oven and set aside.
  3. After about 15 minutes of roasting, heat remaining olive oil in a 6-quart or larger pot over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme, and saute 30 seconds to release flavors, then carefully pour in the Amaretto. Bring to a boil, then simmer a few minutes until Amaretto is reduced by about half. Stir in stock; cover and bring to a slow simmer.
  4. Stir in roasted veggies. Re-cover and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squash and carrots are very soft.
  5. Use an immersion blender (or transfer the soup to a regular blender) to puree the soup until there are no lumps remaining.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Serve topped with pepitas and alongside some crusty bread for dipping!
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Need a dipper for your soup? Check out Dena’s No-Knead Potato Breadsticks. They look fantastic!

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Comments

  1. Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

    January 25, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Happy Reveal Day~ I never thought to put Amaretto in a Soup! Sounds very intriguing and delicious~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
  2. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    January 25, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    This looks wonderful! P.S. You will never be bored =) Happy freedom!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:26 am

      LOL! Thanks, Karen!

      Reply
  3. Lauren Everson says

    January 26, 2015 at 12:31 am

    I’m glad you enjoy staying home. I do too! And yes, somehow the day flies by.
    Soup was a great choice. Soup with booze even better!

    Reply
  4. Karen says

    January 26, 2015 at 2:58 am

    What a GREAT idea and SRC pick – LOVE it for this time of year too! Karen

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    January 26, 2015 at 3:10 am

    Oh wow! I absolutely adore amaretto. Never thought to put it I a soup. Sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:27 am

      I know… I thought it sounded really INTERESTING! LOL… but it gave the soup such great flavor!

      Reply
  6. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:37 am

    I often say I don’t know how I found time to work. It is amazing how busy we are every day. Great soup choice. Can’t go wrong with Amaretto!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] and Heavenly Oven says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:50 am

    This is such a gorgeous soup, Jess! The color is just so appetizing and pretty, and I really love the addition of amaretto—a bowl fulla’ comfort is what this is. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thanks, Sarah! It really was SOOO comforting. It’s been so chilly here! (And by chilly I mean 45-50… I’m so spoiled.)

      Reply
  8. Sarah E says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:00 am

    I really need to try butternut squash. I love yellow crooked neck and zucchini – the soup looks fantastic! Happy reveal day πŸ™‚

    Reply
  9. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:50 am

    This looks and sound AMAZING! I love butternut squash soup but I haven’t made it at all this year…that needs to change!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:29 am

      Definitely!! It’s such a yummy one! And so easy!

      Reply
  10. susan @ the wimpy vegetarian says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Congrats on the new life you’re creating!! I retired a few years ago and wonder now how I ever found the time to work. This soup looks so, so good – very cool idea to add the amaretto. The texture looks like velvet!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Thanks, Susan! I am excited to see where this year takes me. This soup was SO smooth!!

      Reply
  11. Tara says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Soup would be perfect with this dreary weather. Love the addition of amaretto. Great pick!

    Reply
  12. SallyBR says

    January 26, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Love the use of Amaretto, what a nice twist on a butternut soup!

    I am not sure we have any in the house, though. Gotta search and make a note to self to get some!

    Reply
  13. Emily @ Life on Food says

    January 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I need to get a good bowl of soup with all of the snow we are getting tonight. This recipe looks like a winner. Happy Reveal Day!

    Reply
  14. Becky Winkler says

    January 26, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    What a great choice! I love amaretto, and can tell I would love this soup. So pretty, too!

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    January 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Oh, I have a squash soup on my menu for this week. I may have to add tweak it a bit to be more like this one. Sounds delicious! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Amanda E says

    January 26, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    This looks fantastic! Will have to give it a try with some vegetable broth – always looking for a new twist on butternut squash soup. Great SRC pick

    Reply
  17. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    January 26, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    I’m so glad you’re enjoying yourself, Jess! I’m sure it’s such a relief to be on your own and away from your previous job. This soup looks fantastic! I’ve never had a butternut squash kind before, so I’m loving this flavor combination. And the amaretto in here sounds fantastic! Love your creativity, friend!

    Reply
  18. marcie says

    January 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I’ll tell you, I thought once my kids were in school all day I’d have tons of time on my hands, but it goes so fast! I don’t know where the day goes half the time! At least you’re doing what you love and I have a strong feeling you won’t get bored. πŸ™‚ I love butternut squash soup, and adding amaretto sounds amazing! The pumpkin seeds are such a great garnish, too!

    Reply
  19. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    It is getting super cold here…I could use a bowl of this soup right now πŸ™‚ Great SRC pick!

    Reply
  20. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Wow, what a unique soup! I have been loving butternut this winter, and am so intrigued by the amaretto! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  21. JJ - 84thand3rd says

    January 27, 2015 at 1:35 am

    I never would have thought to put amaretto into pumpkin soup – I’ll have to remember that one! Lovely choice this month!

    Reply
  22. Dena @ohyoucook says

    January 27, 2015 at 5:28 am

    This soup really is my favorite of the three, but that could just be the Amaretto talking πŸ˜‰ . Glad you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  23. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    January 27, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Oh my goodness. I love butternut squash soup and amaretto. How cool that they go together in one!

    Reply
  24. Christine says

    January 27, 2015 at 6:18 am

    I’m glad your time not working is going well! I have to admit that I’m totally envious!

    I never would have thought that butternut squash and amaretto would go well together, but this soup looks amazing!

    Reply
  25. Danielle says

    January 27, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I love butternut squash, but haven’t tried it in a soup. I think that needs to change though because this sounds delicious! The amaretto sounds like a great addition too.

    Reply
  26. sara says

    January 28, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Ooooh, this looks amazing!! Love the amaretto. Wow! πŸ™‚ Visiting from group A πŸ™‚

    Reply
  27. Christine Sullivan says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    I am definitely going to make this soup…it sounds absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  28. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I also love anything almond flavored!!! That liquor smells so delicious so I can only imagine how delicious it is in the soup. I’m a huge fan of butternut squash soup too!

    Reply
  29. nicole @ i am a honey bee says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    I’ve never has amaretto! This makes me really curious now.
    Great pick. Sounds so interesting.

    Reply
  30. nicole @ i am a honey bee says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    *had!

    Reply
  31. April says

    January 30, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I love butternut squash soup, and I can just imagine how divine the Amaretto made it. I’ll have to try it one day.

    Reply
  32. Nicole (@hapatite) says

    January 31, 2015 at 9:04 am

    This soup looks picture-perfect! I’ve got soup on the brain now~

    Reply
  33. Amy @ Army Amy says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I just love that the recipe has “kissed” in the title. πŸ™‚

    Reply

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