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Roasted Feta Soup with Butternut Squash & Honey Recipe

Roasted Feta Soup with Butternut Squash & Honey Recipe
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5.2 from 16 reviews

Roasted Feta Soup with Butternut Squash and Honey is a creamy, comforting soup that combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and garlic with the tangy richness of feta cheese, enhanced by a subtle honey drizzle. Perfect for cozy fall or winter meals, this soup offers a luscious texture and depth of flavor with simple ingredients and easy preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 5 cups Butternut Squash, cubed (about 1 medium butternut squash or 2 12 oz bags frozen)
  • ½ bulb Garlic, bottom half only
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 4 leaves Fresh Sage (or 1 teaspoon dried herb of choice)
  • 1 8 oz Feta Chunk (recommend Athenos brand)
  • 1 32 oz quart Vegetable Broth (4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the squash: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, add the olive oil, butternut squash, kosher salt, and dried herbs if using. Toss everything well to coat the squash evenly with oil and seasonings.
  2. Add feta and garlic: Place the feta chunk in the center of the pot. Nestle the bottom half of the garlic bulb (cut side down) wherever it fits comfortably among the squash pieces.
  3. Roast the ingredients: Cover the pot with a lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the squash is tender and the feta is soft and lightly browned.
  4. Remove garlic and add liquids: Take the pot out of the oven and carefully remove the roasted garlic bulb. Squeeze the softened garlic cloves into the pot. Then, add the honey, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs if using fresh sage.
  5. Blend the soup: Use a blender, food processor, or an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust texture with more broth if desired.
  6. Season to taste: Taste the soup and add more salt if needed. Stir well to incorporate.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle a little honey on top for extra sweetness, and serve with crispy feta toast or grilled cheese for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • If sage isn’t preferred, substitute 1 teaspoon of dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil, or smoked paprika.
  • Make it kid-friendly by tossing the soup with cooked macaroni noodles for a hidden veggie mac and cheese.
  • Increase protein by serving with Mediterranean feta chicken meatballs, pan-fried shrimp, salmon, fried chicken cutlets, crispy chickpeas, or tofu.
  • Pair this soup with crispy feta toast or traditional grilled cheese; grilled cheese can even be cut into croutons for texture.
  • Enhance toppings with a drizzle of heavy cream, candied nuts, pickled jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, or fried onions (like those used in green bean casserole).

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