Roasted Butternut Squash & Leek Soup with Maple‑Cranberry Garnish

Posted byStacey HobbsPosted inautumn, Beauty Benefits, WinterTags:, , , , , , , , , ,

Creamy, cozy and Autumn this soup blends roasted squash and leeks into a silky base, finished with a bright maple‑cranberry spoonful. It’s nourishing and elegant, perfect for chilly evenings.

Golden soup topped with cranberries, pecans, herbs, and cream beside buttered bread
Velvety golden soup topped with cranberries, pecans, herbs, and cream sits beside rustic buttered bread.

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups roasted butternut squash
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté leeks in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add roasted squash and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Simmer cranberries with maple syrup until softened.
  5. Serve soup topped with cranberry mixture.

Storage

Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

Substitutions

  • Squash → Pumpkin
  • Maple → Honey
  • Leek → Onion
Chart titled “NATURE’S GLOW: BEAUTY BENEFITS IN YOUR BOWL” with columns “INGREDIENT,” “KEY NUTRIENT,” and “BEAUTY BENEFIT.” Rows: “Roasted Butternut Squash, 1 whole, cubed & roasted” — “Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)” — “Promotes skin cell renewal & healthy complexion”; “Leek, 1 leek, sliced” — “Vitamin C & Antioxidants” — “Collagen production & combats free radicals”; “Vegetable or Chicken Broth, 2 cups” — “Hydration & Minerals” — “Maintains skin elasticity & provides plumpness”; “Olive Oil, 1 tbsp” — “Healthy Fats (Vitamin E)” — “Nourishes skin & reduces inflammation”; “Fresh Cranberries, ⅓ cup” — “Polyphenols & Vitamin C” — “Brightens skin tone & anti-aging properties”; “Maple Syrup, 1 tbsp” — “Mineral Content (like Manganese)” — “Overall skin health support.” Beside the chart are roasted squash, sliced leek, broth, olive oil, cranberries, maple syrup, a cutting board, and a knife.

Enjoy!

I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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