Skip the broth and add this unexpected ingredient instead, Barefoot Contessa suggests.

So what makes this soup special?

Its so satisfying and good for you, Ina explains in an early-2024social mediapost.

Butternut and Apple Squash Soup

Credit:Grant Webster

I love how the hint of curry powder balances the sweetness of the squash and apples.

Ina Gartens butternut squash soup follows a similar workflow to many Ive tried before.

Build an aromatic flavor base, simmer the star ingredients, and blend them once everything is tender.

Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.

Here are a few tricks from our Test Kitchen and Ina to make this soup your own.

I personally agree with the reviewers who flagged the sweetness level.