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The coziest bowl of Creamy Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup complete with extra flaky Cheddar and Brie Pastries. This is that can’t beat (super easy) delicious fall night soup. Grab some seasonal butternut squash, a couple heads of broccoli, and just a touch of milk. Add everything to a large soup pot, simmer, then puree. Yep, one-pot, less than an hour’s time, and just a few ingredients = delicious soup. Top each bowl off with a flaky brie and cheddar pastry and you’ll have the coziest, yummiest bowl of broccoli and butternut squash soup!
I heard some of you east coasters are experiencing some rather warm October temperatures. I’m so sorry to hear that, but well, here in Colorado? It’s actually fall, and it’s actually soup weather, meaning – I made soup!
Today I have the best, creamiest soup to share with you guys, and I’m hoping you all will love it…weather permitting or not. This broccoli soup has been on my list of “fall recipes to make” since this time last year. I always keep a running list of recipes in a google doc and just add to it whenever I think of something new. This soup came to mind last year. But after a string of back-to-back soup recipes (I can get a little excited about soup season), I never got a chance to share.
Thankfully, the day is finally here. An entire year late, but it’s here. And oh my gosh, this soup is the BEST.
It’s actually healthier than you might think too. Well, the soup is healthier than you might think. The pastries? Let’s just say all you need to know about the pastries is that they are cheesy and indeed so delicious. Your bowl of soup NEEDs the pastries. It really does.
Like most soup recipes, this is pretty easy. You need one pot, under an hour of time, and just a few ingredients.
Basically, cook your onion and garlic, then add your squash. Cook some more, add the broth, the broccoli, season up, and simmer together. Once the vegetables are tender, simply puree everything together until it’s silky and oh so smooth. Then add in a touch of milk and a handful of cheese.
Super simple, so delicious.
What you will notice about this soup is that unlike most broccoli soups, this soup is made without any flour or cream to help thicken it. Why? Because the butternut squash leaves the soup insanely creamy and buttery without actually having to use any flour or heavy cream. So while this bowl feels incredibly rich and indulgent, it’s actually secretly packed with creamy vegetables, only a touch of cheese, and plenty of fresh thyme.
See, it’s kind of healthier? I’m going to go out on a limb and say…yes, it’s a touch healthier.
Go with me on this, OK? GREAT.
While the soup is delicious on its own, it needs the pastry. In fact, the pastries were really where this recipe all started. I had the picture in my head of a cute mini cheesy pie sitting atop a warm bowl of soup. I am the worlds most visual person, and if I can picture a recipe in my head, I can usually make it come to life. And hopefully, make it taste GOOD too. It’s often the recipes where I have a strong visual sense of how I want them to look, that turn out to be my favorites.
That’s the case with this soup.
The pastries are the element that really makes this soup SO DELICIOUS. They’re buttery, flaky, oh so cheesy, and beyond words good. Because um, brie, cheddar, fresh thyme, and puff pastry…yeah, that combo doesn’t disappoint.
Now, put the soup and the pastry together?
Nothing is better. Truly. The broccoli and butternut squash soup is creamy with really delicious broccoli flavor that has hints of sweet butternut squash throughout. The flaky pastries are the perfect thing to tear in half and dip into each bite of soup. Soo much better than bread. So much better.
Best part? Some of the cheese will ooze out of the pastries as they bake. The cheese will form into a “baked cheese” that’s essentially similar to a cheese cracker. Crumble these baked pieces of cheese over the soup. Nothing better.
To be honest, personally, I would serve this up as dinner. Thanks to all the creamed vegetables in the soup, and the cheesy pastry, this is such a hearty and filling dinner. It would be great any night of the week. Whether that’s a meatless Monday, or a low key Saturday night cozied up at home.
Of course, you can also serve it as more of a first course. I would suggest serving alongside this harvest salad. Oh…and then add this cake for dessert!
Yep, perfect autumn dinner menu right there.
If you make this creamy broccoli and butternut squash soup with cheddar brie pastries be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Thank you for sharing this soup recipe, it is sooo good! I’ve made/severed it with and without the pastry, its great either way. (lower calorie version without the pastry). Every time that I’ve severed ii to our guests they have insisted I give them a copy of the recipe. No one believes you can make such a creamy soup with so little dairy. Its finally getting cooler here in Arizona, so time to buy the butternut squash and other. Thank you Again!
Thank you Doug! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you!! xTieghan
I made the soup (not the pastries) and the soup was delicious! The texture was great and the flavour was rich. ! I would definitely recommend it!
I am really glad you enjoyed this! Thank you Alana! xTieghan
Can you freeze this soup?
Hey Jessica,
Yes you can freeze the soup. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Soup….and delicious cheesy pastry…. how can you go wrong! Made this last night – not only does it provide the house with a warming aroma, it gave us such a warm satisfaction on a cool day. It’s filling, hearty and tasty! It was effortless to make and now we have delicious soup to enjoy all week!
Love that!! I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Sabina! Thank you! xTieghan
The soup and pastries look delicious!
Sadly, there’s currently no Brie in the house. Can you suggest a substitute?
Hi Ruth,
Another cheese that you enjoy will work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Since I found this recipe I have made it several times and I have shared it with others. It’s really delicious! I recently got an Instapot and I was wondering how I could make it in there? My dutch oven is being used with another soup.
Hey Dana! I would try cooking this on high pressure for 10 minutes, then pureeing the soup. That should work great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this tonight and changed just a few things to make it vegan. It was delicious! Thank you for your creativity and sharing so many wonderful recipes!!!
Thank you Heidi! I am so glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
OMG! This soup is absolutely to die for. The cheddar brie puff pastries though…. no words. The combination of the puff pastry and the cheese dipping into the soup is just sooo good. This recipe was so easy to make. I made it last night and currently eating some for lunch today. I love all your recipes! Thank you!!
Thank you Lauren! I am so glad you enjoyed this and others! I hope you continue to! xTieghan
Simple and easy. Amazing!
Thank you Norman! xTieghan
Made this and it was perfect! One of my new faves. You are on ?!
Thank you Katie! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
Simply delicious!!
Delicious!!
Thank you!! xTieghan
How would you recommend storing leftover pastries? And should I reheat them quickly before serving leftovers?
HI! You can store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. I would reheat them before serving. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Made this last night… wow it was delicious!! My husband looooved the cheese puffs and I didn’t tell him what was in it. LOL.
So glad you both loved this Vanessa! Thank you!! xTieghan
I didn’t make the cheese pastries, but the soup was delicious! The butternut squash was a great addition, and the soup had an excellent flavour with the thyme and nutmeg! I tossed in some chopped spinach and didn’t fully puree, we like a chunky soup over here. Thanks!
Thank you Jenna! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan