The high heat of an air fryer quickly caramelizes vegetables, giving this creamy soup deep flavor. The addition of a few dried spices adds warmth and seasoning. Drizzle the finished soup with crème fraîche or plain yogurt and sprinkle with pepitas and chopped chives for a delicious vegetarian meal that’s particularly weeknight-friendly.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (from about half of 1 large squash), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 medium onion, cut into 4 wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Roasted, salted pepitas, for serving
- Crème fraîche or full-fat plain yogurt, for serving
- Finely chopped chives, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 375 degrees F. Toss the butternut squash, carrots, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, granulated garlic, ginger, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket. Fry until golden brown and tender, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the browned vegetables to a large pot or Dutch oven and add the broth and cream. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture on medium-high until very smooth. (Alternatively, blend the mixture in a standard blender, first letting it cool for 5 minutes, then transferring it to the blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth, scrapping down the sides of the blender carafe with a rubber spatula as needed; pour the blended mixture back into the pot.)
- Cook the soup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is just simmering, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with pepitas, drizzle with crème fraîche or yogurt and sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 480 |
| Total Fat | 37 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 1148 mg |
Reviews
Perfect quick and easy recipe that tastes anything other than quick and easy!