Best Copycat Panera Squash Soup Recipes

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Provided by Joycee Troyer

Categories Vegan

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups of peeled and cubed butternut squash, roasted
1 large apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup almond milk
3 dashes cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Roast cubed butternut squash that has been seasoned with cinnamon and salt for 30 mins at 425 degrees F.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over med-high heat, sauté apple and onion in coconut oil with curry powder and a few dashes of salt for about 10 mins and until softened.
Add broth, milk, and squash to the large skillet with the apple and onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes Stir in salt to taste.
Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until soup is smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 588.3, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.8

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 piece Small yellow onion, diced (3/4 cups)
2 pounds Chopped Butternut Squash (6 heaping cups)
3 piece small carrots, chopped (1 cup)
3.5 cups Vegetable Broth (3-4 cups)
2 cups Apple Cider or Apple Juice
1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder
1/4 teaspoon Cinnimon
1 dash Nutmeg
1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
2 tablespoons Butter
2 ounces Cream (neufchatel) Cheese
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Steps:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, stirring frequently.
Add squash, carrots, vegetable broth, apple cider, and spices.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until squash and carrots are soft. Remove from heat and add pumpkin puree, butter, cream cheese and brown sugar. Puree with a hand (stick) blender or in batches in a normal blender. Blend until very smooth.
Taste soup and add salt as desired. You may also add extra brown sugar or honey to achieve a taste closer that of Panera's. You can also add a little heavy cream if you want a more decadent soup. If desired, add more vegetable broth to thin soup.
Return to burner over medium-low heat, if needed to heat the soup back up, and then serve immediately.
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