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Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil

November 21, 2018 By Patricia 58 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is a fabulous soup for the season. It has a springtime flavor thanks to the fennel, and yet it maintains its heartiness with butternut squash. It’s satisfying, colorful, and easy to make.

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is a delightful soup. You'll adore this Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil.

Roasting vegetables is something I do often, do you? It makes the veggies taste even better, in my mind! 

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is big on color, and definitely big on flavor! You have roasted veggies (particularly the butternut squash) — hearty and comforting. And you also have the fresh flavor of the fennel, and the vibrant green color from the parsley oil.

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is a lovely soup for any meal. You'll love this Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil.

This soup will take you through the seasons with fabulous flavor and color. This would be perfect as a special occasion dish (think Thanksgiving), and since it’s so easy to make, it’ll keep your meal prep to a minimum. Score! Soup goes well with so many meals, and it can even make a meal on its own.

Another hearty soup you should try is my Vegetable Noodle Soup with Greens. It’s so simple and packed with great flavor. If you love roasting veggies like I do, you need to bring big color and flavor to the table, try my Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Carrot Greens Pesto.

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is easy to make, and so tasty! Enjoy Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil for any meal.

I made parsley oil to drizzle over the top of this soup. So pretty! And it makes a flavorful garnish, too. The parsley oil needs an overnight stay in the fridge, so keep that in mind for your prep time.

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is a delightful dish. You'll love the flavors of this Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil.

You’ll love the flavors of this Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil. For another great recipe that includes fennel, check out this fresh Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad. 

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil is great for lunch or dinner. You'll love Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil with any fall meal!

Serves 4

Roasted Butternut Squash & Fennel Soup with Parsley Oil

This is a flavorful and filling soup that is perfect to serve between the seasons!

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Ingredients

    For the parsley oil:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch (about 1/2 cup) parsley (leave stems on)
  • For the soup:
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1-1/2 cups fennel, trimmed and core removed, cut into small sections
  • 1/2 yellow onion, cut into strips
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning

Instructions

    For the parsley oil:
  1. Blanch the parsley (add to boiling water for about 30 seconds, until bright green). Remove and run under very cold water for a minute or so.
  2. Dry the parsley. Add the oil and the parsley to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the mixture to a jar and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Remove from the refrigerator and allow it to sit until the oil has softened back to a liquid form.
  5. Strain the mixture with a cheesecloth. Squeeze the mixture to release as much oil as possible.
  6. Discard the remaining solid pieces.
  7. For the soup:
  8. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  9. Add the onion and fennel to one baking sheet, and the butternut squash to the other. Drizzle both with the olive oil.
  10. Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing several times, or until the vegetables develop some dark caramelization. Remove and set aside.
  11. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. When melted, add the flour to the pan and whisk to combine until it turns a light, golden color (it will likely clump a bit, but continue to whisk it).
  12. A little at a time, add the milk, whisking for a few minutes until it begins to bubble and becomes smooth. Season with the salt and pepper.
  13. Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the vegetable broth.
  14. Add the roasted vegetables to a blender, then pour in the liquid mixture. Blend until smooth.
  15. Transfer the mixture to a pan and heat until warmed through.
  16. Serve hot, drizzled with the parsley oil.

Notes

The parsley oil needs to be refrigerated overnight before serving, so keep that in mind as you work on your meal prep.

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Nutrition

Calories: 497 cal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 46 g
Sodium: 780 g
Cholesterol: 28 g
Protein: 5 g
Fiber: 3 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Butternut Squash, fennel, parsley oil, Soup, Thanksgiving recipes, vegetarian recipes

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Comments

  1. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    This is just so pretty! What a truly fabulous spin on butternut squash soup! The addition of fennel is genius, and the parsley oil is not only gorgeous but also such a wonderful additional layer of flavor! Masterful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 29, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Shelley! I really love how this soup turned out!
      Reply
  2. Annie says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    What a beautiful dish! I love butternut squash, this is so my kind of meal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 29, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Annie!
      Reply
  3. Catherine says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Dear Patricia, what a beautiful spring soup. The butternut squash and fennel pair perfectly together...this sounds wonderful! xo, Catherine
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 29, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Catherine! I really like this combo, too!
      Reply
  4. Nick says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Great idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 29, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks, Nick!
      Reply
  5. Yvonne says

    March 29, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Can't wait to try this, Patty! Now I regret passing up the fennel I saw at DiViti's; got the rapini instead. Guess I'll have to return. Wonderful mistake as I love shopping there, our local Italian grocer. But I do have the parsley!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 29, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      Hope you like it! I wish I had been shopping at DiViti's :) Love it there!
      Reply
  6. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:09 am

    I love the parsley oil, I'm sure that ads so much flavor and balance to the soup. And the soup sounds wonderful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:39 am

      Thanks very much, Debra! First time making the oil and I can't wait to make it again!
      Reply
  7. Healing Tomato says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:11 am

    This is a great soup recipe! I cannot believe how much I am drawn to it because I am not really a butternut soup kind of person. Must try making this soup.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Thanks, Rini! Hope you try it -- honestly, I think the fennel stands out more than the butternut squash. Maybe you'll try and enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Kaitie says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:15 am

    This looks amazing! I think this will definitely fit the bill for later this week when it rains!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Thanks, Kaitie! Yes, what could be better on a rainy day than soup!
      Reply
  9. Alisa Fleming says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:15 am

    Everything about this soup has such a casual elegance ... how it looks, the ingredients, the title. It's hard to believe that something like this good be so simple to make!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:37 am

      Thanks so much, Alisa! I wish I had made it for Easter -- great as a special occasion dish!
      Reply
  10. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    March 30, 2016 at 6:23 am

    It's embarrassing that the only clothes I buy are workout clothes, so I can't say that I've noticed nautical prints on them! This is a beautiful soup--love the addition of fennel!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Haha! Well now you know what's out there at this time of year, Lisa! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  11. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    March 30, 2016 at 6:32 am

    I adore butternut squash! I bet it is amazing in this soup with all of those wonderful flavors. Lovely photos too, Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Ashlyn! I love this soup - hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  12. andrea warren says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love Butternut Squash but never had it in a soup. This sounds amazing; I can't wait to try it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Andrea - thanks so much! Hope you give it a try and enjoy as much as I do!
      Reply
  13. CourtneyLynne says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Omg!!!!!! This soup looks so yummy!!! I so need to give your recipe a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Courtney! Thanks - I hope you do try it (easy to make)!
      Reply
  14. Maris Callahan says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Perfect in between weather soup...now if only I could find the perfect in between weather clothes. Sigh.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Exactly! :) Thanks, Maris!
      Reply
  15. Candy says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Fennel and butternut squash is a great combination perfect to begin a meal.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Candy!
      Reply
  16. michelle says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    i love to try new soups and this one looks fantastic! YUM!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:30 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Hope you give this one a go!
      Reply
  17. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    What a gorgeous soup! I love butternut squash so this is right up my alley! It looks comforting, too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Thanks so much, Andi!
      Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    That parsley oil looks stunning! And the soup sounds perfect for spring. I actually love having soup in spring because it's mud season in New England, so it still gets cold. And soup is sometimes the only way for me to get warm!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:29 am

      That is a good point, Aida! Soup in the spring is always good in my book! Thank you!
      Reply
  19. Joanna says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I absolutely love butternut squash, especially in soup! Thanks for sharing this, I will definitely be trying it out and pinning for later:)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Thanks so much, Joanna!
      Reply
  20. klauss says

    March 30, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Original soup recipe, had never heard of oil of parsley. Looks great, love those deep soups :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:28 am

      Thank you! Hope you give it a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  21. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Oh wow, this soup looks fantastic! What pretty colors.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 4:28 am

      Thanks so much, Michelle!
      Reply
  22. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:07 am

    I love butternut squash! This soup looks absolutely perfect!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you, Michelle!
      Reply
  23. Jacky @ Joyful Savings says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    This looks soooo delicious AND nutritional! I might have to try it! You might also enjoy this post from JoyfulSavings: Don’t throw away your lotion tube…DO THIS First!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks, Jacky!
      Reply
  24. Mimi Rose says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    mmm yum! I love butternut squash soup, it's one of my favorites! This recipe looks like the perfect light springtime meal I've been craving lately, can't wait to try it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Mimi! Hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  25. Jenn Slavich says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Mmm, mmm, mmm this sounds so good. I'm a huge fan of butternut squash. Will have to make this soon! Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenn! Hope you try it and love it like I do!
      Reply
  26. Chelsea says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    All my favorite veggies in one soup -- looks like a total winner to me! Fennel is such an underrated ingredient, too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea! I totally agree with you regarding fennel :)
      Reply
  27. Deynece says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Butternut squash is the best! What a great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 1, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Deynece! I love it, too! :)
      Reply
  28. HilLesha says

    April 1, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious in every sense of the word! I'll have to try this sometime.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 1, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      I hope you do try it, HiLesha! Thank you!
      Reply
  29. Jeff the Chef says

    November 21, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    This looks good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Jeff!
      Reply

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