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Home » French Onion Butternut Squash Soup

French Onion Butternut Squash Soup

October 22, 2012 by Reeni 27 Comments

French onion soup gets a seasonal twist with roasted butternut squash and lots of stringy, Swiss Gruyere cheese broiled on top.

A cozy, heart-warming soup you’ll want to snuggle up with.

What makes french onion soup so special are the caramelized onions. Onions cooked a long time until they take on a rich, sweet flavor and a deep “caramel” color. I love them paired with mildly sweet butternut squash and the way their sweet and savory notes play off each other.

I omitted the red wine french onion soup traditionally has and used chicken broth not beef so as not to overwhelm the butternut. I think white wine would be better so feel free to add it in once the onions are caramelized and before adding the squash. About 1/2 cup.

Don’t even think about skimping on the cheese! The cheese is just as important as the onions. You want a nice thick layer on top. Let it get nice and brown and bubbly under the broiler. You’ll thank me later.

The best part is poking your spoon through the molten layer of Swiss cheese to the thick soup below and  breaking off the crackly pieces of cheese that melt down the sides of the bowl.

Oops. . .that’s two best parts.

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French Onion Butternut Squash Soup

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

French Onion Butternut Squash Soup

French onion soup gets a seasonal twist with roasted butternut squash and lots of stringy, Swiss Gruyere cheese broiled on top.

INGREDIENTS:

5 tablespoons butter
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
pinch of brown sugar
3 - 4 cups cooked, mashed butternut squash
2 cups chicken broth
coarse salt and fresh black pepper
2 - 3 cups shredded Gruyère or Emmental cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and a pinch or two of brown sugar.
  2. Cook the onions 25-35 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the onions are soft and caramelized. The onions should turn a deep brown color - if they begin to get burnt spots on them turn the heat down a little.
  3. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Stir in the squash and broth. Cook on medium-low an additional 15 - 20 minutes, stirring often and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Preheat the broiler and place 4 oven-proof bowls or crocks onto a baking sheet. Ladle soup into each bowl and sprinkle the tops of each one with 1/2 - 3/4 cup of cheese.
  5. Place under broiler until cheese is completely melted with bubbly, brown spots. Serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.
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Comments

  1. MaryAnn

    November 14, 2013 at

    Just had to comment on how delish this soup is. The flavors are amazing! A keeper for sure. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Reeni

      November 14, 2013 at

      You’re welcome and thank-you back MaryAnn! I’m glad to hear you like it!

      Reply
  2. Deb

    January 26, 2013 at

    this was delicious! I made it this evening using pre-cut butternut squash from Costco. I roasted them in the oven with a little cayenne pepper and then pureed them in my Vitamix with the broth before adding them to the onion mix.

    loved it and will definitely make it again!

    Reply
    • Reeni

      January 26, 2013 at

      Thanks Deb! That’s great to hear!

      Reply
  3. Joanne - Inspired Taste

    October 24, 2012 at

    This looks lovely! Love all the cheese 🙂

    Reply
  4. Words Of Deliciousness

    October 23, 2012 at

    I love French onion soup. The butternut squash would be a great addition.

    Reply
  5. Choc Chip Uru

    October 23, 2012 at

    That looks like such cheesy perfection, your photos are beautiful!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  6. Ann

    October 23, 2012 at

    sounds yummy. I had a creamy onion soup when we went out to eat last Saturday. It didn’t sound real good but it was a better choice than the other. I was so glad I got it because it was delicious

    Reply
  7. Eva Gallant

    October 23, 2012 at

    Sounds like a delicious twist on onion soup!

    Reply
  8. Catherine

    October 23, 2012 at

    Dear Reeni, I do love French onion soup. The butternut squash just makes it that much better and flavorful. Blessings

    Reply
  9. Bobbie

    October 23, 2012 at

    Oh my, can I come live with you? That looks amazingly delicious. Sigh, another Reeni recipe to try.

    Reply
  10. teresa

    October 23, 2012 at

    holy cow, this looks absolutely amazing! i LOVE french onion soup, i love this twist!

    Reply
  11. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

    October 23, 2012 at

    I am not a fan of onions, but have always wanted to try making a french onion soup. I LOVE butternut squash, so this seems like a good compromise!

    Reply
  12. Jessen

    October 23, 2012 at

    LOVE This!!! Man Does Gruyere Stink Though! =)

    Reply
    • Reeni

      October 23, 2012 at

      The stinkier the cheese the better Jessen!

      Reply
  13. Amy (Savory Moments)

    October 23, 2012 at

    What an interesting and seasonal twist on French onion soup! Looks yummy, especially with all that cheese.

    Reply
  14. Joanne

    October 23, 2012 at

    I’ve been having some French onion soup cravings lately and OBVIOUSLY butternut is the perfect thing to pair them with! You are a genius.

    Reply
  15. Coleens Recipes

    October 23, 2012 at

    That 1st photo looks delicious!!!

    Reply
  16. Federica

    October 23, 2012 at

    This is a real heart-warming soup, it’s even more yummy with onion and butternut squash together. It’s the perfect dish for this season and the first cold. Bye, have a great day

    Reply
  17. Sanoli Ghosh

    October 23, 2012 at

    Yummy preparation and lovely presentation dear. Wish to grab one remekin now.

    Reply
  18. Swathi

    October 23, 2012 at

    This soup looks delicious, the touch of butternut squash in classic onion soup and that gruyere cheese is really yumm.

    Reply
  19. The Baking Gypsy

    October 22, 2012 at

    Mmmmmmm!!!! Your soup looks incredible, Reeni!! Just another reason why I love Autumn. Perfecto! ;D

    xoxo,
    Tammy<3

    Reply
  20. BeadedTail

    October 22, 2012 at

    That looks so decadent and delicious! Perfect for these cold, rainy evenings!

    Moon, we wish we could snuggle with you to stay warm! Kitty kisses to you! Purrs, Angel & Isabella

    Reply
  21. sally @ sallys baking addiction

    October 22, 2012 at

    MY favorite part about eating french onion soup is digging through the melty cheese on top! and eating the hardened cheese on the sides!! I love butternut squash soup, too. Mixing all of that together. I am BLOWN AWAY Reenie. You are so creative. I’m saving this recipe – perfect for the fall weather I’m experiencing 🙂

    Reply
  22. Blond Duck

    October 22, 2012 at

    I’ve always wanted to try butternut squash!

    Reply
    • Reeni

      October 23, 2012 at

      You will LOVE it! It is one of the best squashes.

      Reply
  23. Priya

    October 22, 2012 at

    This sounds and looks uberly delicious

    Reply

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