Butternut squash soup is a great low-carb and low-calorie meal that is loaded with nutritional health benefits and creamy, delicious flavor. But are you wondering what to eat with butternut squash soup?
Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of recommended sides and dishes to pair with your favorite butternut squash soup, each boasting undeniable flavor. In addition to information on the nutritional benefits of butternut squash, we’ve included a bonus recipe that is a favorite of ours to pair with butternut squash soup!
Jump to RecipeNutritional Benefits Of Eating Butternut Squash
Among an array of other nutritional benefits, plant-based foods, such as butternut squash, have been proven to reduce the risk of major health concerns like heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Plant-based foods boast a multitude of other health-related benefits, like increased energy, better complexion, and improved mood, and butternut squash is one of the many nutritionally valuable foods out there that are great for one’s health!
Lowers The Risk Of Cancer
Certain antioxidants, like vitamin C and beta-carotene, that can be found in butternut squash, have been proven to lower the risks of certain cancers. In a study, it was observed that those with the highest intake of beta-carotene were able to reduce the risk of lung cancer by 24%!
Lowers The Risk Of Heart Disease
It has been shown, in a study, that the yellow and orange vegetables reduced the risk of heart disease by 23%! The carotenoids that are found in orange and yellow vegetables have been proven to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of genetics that express heart disease-related attributes.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Butternut squash boasts 12% of the daily recommended intake of potassium in one serving (one cup)! Potassium is essential in lowering one’s blood pressure as potassium’s purpose is to lower sodium intake in the body. Consuming butternut squash is a great benefit in lowering one’s blood pressure due to its high content of potassium.
Great For Skin And Hair
Due to its high content of vitamin A and vitamin C, butternut squash is great for silky smooth hair and a great complexion. Vitamin A is essential for the production of sebum, a necessary moisturizer for hair that keeps it from drying up and breaking (or causing split ends). Vitamin C’s job is to produce and maintain collagen, which is necessary for the structure of hair and skin.
What To Eat With Butternut Squash Soup
There are many selections of food out there that can be paired with butternut squash soup, but we’ve deemed it necessary to simmer down that list to a select few that are undeniably delicious when paired with creamy, flavorful butternut squash soup.
Glazed Carrots
Rich in calcium and vitamin K, carrots are a wonderfully healthy side to butternut squash soup. Glaze them in your favorite sweetener, or vegan butter, for the ultimate glazed carrots with a sweetened and savory touch.
Sweeteners can be:
- Agave Syrup
- Maple Syrup
- Honey (For Honey Vegans)
- Brown Sugar
Wild Rice Pilaf
An earthy side filled with healthy carbs, wild rice pilaf is an easily customizable dish that can be paired with butternut squash soup. This hearty dish is perfectly compatible with the creamy texture of butternut squash soup with its own chewy texture.
Some ideas for what can be added to rice pilaf:
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Pecans
- Zucchini
- Onions
Toasted Bread
The ultimate crispy and crunchy pairing with butternut squash soup, in my very biased opinion, is toasted bread! Whether it be a French baguette or ciabatta bread, obtaining the perfect amount of outer layer toasted crunch and chewy inside for your bread is the absolute best pairing for butternut squash soup—especially if you have a tendency to dip your bread in soup!
Types of bread to toast:
- French Baguette
- Ciabatta Bread
- Melba Toast
- Tuscan Loaf
Sandwich
This great butternut squash soup pairing dish leans off of the previous, toasted bread…a sandwich! Whether it be a veggie hummus sandwich or a vegan BLT, there are loads of sandwich variations to be tried out to pair with butternut squash soup.
Types of sandwiches to try out:
- Vegan BLT
- Hummus Veggie Sandwich (Or Wrap!)
- Vegan Burger (Impossible, BeyondMeat, Lightlife, etc)
What You Will Need To Make A Vegan BLT Sandwich
Super easy to make, this vegan BLT is packed with crunchy goodness, protein, and carbs, that pair perfectly with butternut squash soup. It only takes a total of 10-15 minutes to prepare this bad boy vegan BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwich!
Ingredients:
- 2 Slices Bread Of Choice
- 6 Slices Vegan Bacon (ex. Lightlife Bacon or SweetEarth Bacon)
- 2 Tbsp Vegan Mayo (Follow Your Heart Mayo or Hellman’s Vegan Dressing & Spread)
- ¼ Sliced Onion (Red or White)
- ½ Medium Tomato
- 2 Leaves Green Lettuce
Equipment:
- Measuring Utensils
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Butter Knife
- Toaster
- Medium-Sized Skillet
Step By Step Instructions To Make A Vegan BLT Sandwich
Step 1: Crisp The Bacon
Heat up the medium-sized skillet at medium heat. Once it heats up, add the vegan bacon slices. Cook the vegan bacon slices for 2-3 minutes, then flip to cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove from heat when done.
Step 2: Toast The Bread
While waiting for the bacon to crisp, toast the bread to desire toasty-ness.
Step 3: Assemble The Vegan BLT
Spread the vegan may on each side of the toasted bread slices. On one side, add the vegan bacon slices, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Top with the other slice of bread.
Step 4: Enjoy!
It is optional to slice the sandwich in half before serving. Enjoy it with your yummy butternut squash soup!
Tips and Tricks
Add a dash of mustard to your vegan BLT for additional flavor!
Servings And Preparation Time
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Servings |
| 5 Minutes | 5-10 Minutes | 1 |
Conclusion
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FAQs
Why is my butternut squash soup bitter?
Elevated levels of cucurbitacin in butternut squash can cause them to taste "bitter". This can be due to a number of reasons.
Is butternut squash good for losing weight?
Low in calories and packed with fiber, butternut squash is a great addition to anyone's diet!
Is butternut squash a carb?
It is, and it is low in calories!
Do you need to peel butternut squash for soup?
The skin is edible and filled with nutrients, so it isn't necessary to peel the butternut squash before making it into a soup.
How do I thicken butternut squash soup?
To thicken butternut squash soup, it is possible to add flour or cornstarch. It is recommended to add a little at a time!
Vegan BLT Sandwich
Equipment
- Measuring Utensils
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Butter Knife
- Toaster
- Medium-Sized Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Bread Of Choice
- 6 Slices Vegan Bacon ex. Lightlife Bacon or SweetEarth Bacon
- 2 Tbsp Vegan Mayo Follow Your Heart Mayo or Hellman’s Vegan Dressing & Spread
- ¼ Sliced Onion Red or White
- ½ Medium Tomato
- 2 Leaves Green Lettuce
Instructions
- Heat up the medium-sized skillet at medium heat. Once it heats up, add the vegan bacon slices. Cook the vegan bacon slices for 2-3 minutes, then flip to cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove from heat when done.
- While waiting for the bacon to crisp, toast the bread to desire toasty-ness.
- Spread the vegan may on each side of the toasted bread slices. On one side, add the vegan bacon slices, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Top with the other slice of bread.
- It is optional to slice the sandwich in half before serving. Enjoy it with your yummy butternut squash soup!