Meet Your New Favorite Butternut Squash Soups

Updated on 11/6/2014 at 6:50 PM

There's a major influx of butternut squash in farmers markets all over the country, and this sweet orange squash deserves a regular spot in your Fall menus! Low in fat and calories, yet high in fiber and vitamins A and C, it's delicious cubed and roasted, but you might just find a new favorite preparation in one of these creamy and decadent-tasting soups. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

Spicy Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Ramen

The next time you're craving a big portion of salty ramen that leaves you feeling bloated and stuffed, make your own healthier version at home! This pumpkin and butternut squash ramen soup brings a ton of spice and produce to your comforting bowl. Just be sure to use fresh (not fried) ramen noodles from an Asian supermarket to keep things as light as possible.

Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

This butternut squash and lentil soup is a cinch to whip up — just throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker before work and dinner is done. For 250 calories per serving, each serving also offers a 17 grams of fiber and 18.3 grams of protein, making it an awesome Fall recipe for vegan eaters! Photo: Jenny Sugar

Coconut Curry Squash Soup

Add the warming spice mixture of curry to the pot, and your bowl will offer extra metabolic-boosting powers. Try this coconut curry butternut squash soup that has the perfect amount of sweetness. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup

Three nutrient-packed orange veggies come together for one creamy Fall soup. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash all offer a ton of vitamin A, and the addition of white beans brings some welcome protein to your meal. Photo: Jenny Sugar