Description
This creamy Roasted Feta Soup features sweet roasted butternut squash combined with rich feta cheese and fragrant sage, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Roasting the garlic and squash adds depth, while the honey adds a touch of natural sweetness. This comforting soup is simple to prepare and ideal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups Butternut Squash, cubed (about 1 medium butternut squash or 2 12 oz bags of frozen butternut squash)
- 1/2 bulb Garlic (bottom half only)
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 4 leaves Sage (or 1 teaspoon of herb of choice)
- 1 (8 oz) Feta Chunk (Athenos brand recommended)
- 32 oz (4 cups) Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the ingredients.
- Prepare the Squash and Garlic: In an oven-safe braising pan or Dutch oven, combine the olive oil, cubed butternut squash, kosher salt, and dried herbs (if using). If using fresh herbs, hold them aside for later. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- Add Feta and Roast: Nestle the feta chunk in the center of the pot and place the half garlic bulb cut side down nearby. Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the squash is tender and garlic is soft.
- Remove Roasted Ingredients: Carefully take the pot out of the oven and remove the garlic bulb. Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves back into the pot.
- Add Broth, Honey and Fresh Herbs: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the honey. If you have fresh herbs, add them now for maximum flavor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use a blender, food processor, or an immersion blender to purée the soup until it is creamy and smooth.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey on top and crispy feta toast on the side.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade vegetable broth.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, add more broth to reach desired consistency.
- Fresh sage provides a more vibrant flavor than dried; adjust amount to taste.
- Use a high-quality feta for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Roasting the garlic mellows its pungency and adds sweetness to the soup.
- Serve with crusty bread or croutons for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: roasted feta soup, butternut squash soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, Mediterranean soup, roasted garlic soup
