Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

December 17, 2025 by · 1 Comment

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup - Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

Real talk time, y’all. I have a particular friend who claims that they absolutely hate butternut squash soup. But, each time they talk about how much they absolutely loathe butternut squash soup, they keep referring to one specific bowl of butternut squash soup. So really, when they say they hate butternut squash soup, what they’re really saying is that one bowl of butternut squash soup let them down, and that they are closing their mind to all of the other bowls of butternut squash soup that are out there. And to be fair, I get it. Sometimes, a specific spice or texture can be off-putting in butternut squash soup, but does that mean you should never eat another bowl? Absolutely not. Y’all, if you’re convinced butternut squash soup isn’t your thing, I’m here to gently nudge you to give this recipe a shot. It’s as simple as can be, with just salt, pepper, and all the cozy squash flavor you could want. And, as an added bonus, it only makes four servings, so you’re not committing to a big ol’ vat of soup. And trust me, while it might look basic, this zero-cream version is anything but. Promise me you’ll at least try a spoonful before you make up your mind.

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup - Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Large Sweet Yellow Onion, Peeled & Finely Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Very Dry Sherry
  • 1 (32-oz.) Carton Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 7 to 8 Cups Peeled & Diced Butternut Squash (Approximately 2 1/2 Pounds)

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup - Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

Directions:

  1. Place the unsalted butter, diced onion, and salt in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the sherry and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Increase the temperature to medium-high and bring to a boil. When the soup comes to a boil, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. In two smaller batches, blend the soup in a traditional blender until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the stockpot or Dutch oven to blend the soup until smooth.

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup - Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

Suggestions:

  • I used unsalted butter in this recipe to add a little bit of richness. You can easily swap in extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Do not skimp on the very dry sherry in this recipe. It adds flavor, isn’t overly expensive, and a little bit makes a huge difference. If you don’t have sherry, you can use the same amount of dry white wine, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar. If you are using the white wine vinegar, add it along with the broth and other ingredients. There is no need to let it cook down.
  • If needed, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • This recipe yields approximately four bowls of soup.

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup - Craving a rich, velvety butternut squash soup experience, but maybe you’re not so keen on the heavy cream hangover that usually comes along with it? This simple, lighter, guilt-free version still delivers all the cozy, creamy goodness you want, with absolutely zero cream and zero guilt. It’s a lighter, healthier spin on the classic, with a gentle peppery kick and not a single complicated spice in sight. You can serve it with a hunk of crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, or even pair it with a crisp salad or a small sandwich. It’s comfort food that won’t leave you feeling like you need to hibernate when the meal is over.

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Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Simple Zero Cream Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Large Sweet Yellow Onion, Peeled & Finely Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Very Dry Sherry
  • 1 (32-oz.) Carton Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 7 to 8 Cups Peeled & Diced Butternut Squash (Approximately 2 1/2 Pounds)

Directions:

  1. Place the unsalted butter, diced onion, and salt in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the sherry and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Increase the temperature to medium-high and bring to a boil. When the soup comes to a boil, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. In two smaller batches, blend the soup in a traditional blender until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the stockpot or Dutch oven to blend the soup until smooth.
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