Roasted Feta Soup Recipe
This Roasted Feta Soup is a velvety and flavorful dish combining the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and garlic with the tangy creaminess of baked feta. Enhanced by sage and honey, this comforting soup is perfect for cooler days and makes an elegant starter or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 cups Butternut Squash, cubed (about 1 medium butternut squash or 2 12 oz bags of frozen butternut squash)
- 1/2 bulb Garlic (bottom half only)
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 4 leaves Sage (or 1 teaspoon of herb of choice)
- 1 8 oz Feta Chunk (recommend Athenos brand)
- 1 32 oz quart Vegetable Broth (4 cups)
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the ingredients.
- Prep Ingredients: In a braising pan or oven-safe cookware such as a Dutch oven, combine the olive oil, cubed butternut squash, kosher salt, and dried herbs if using. If using fresh herbs, hold them aside for later. Toss ingredients gently to coat evenly with oil and seasoning.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the pot and nestle the garlic bulb cut side down in an open spot. Cover the pot and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the squash is tender and garlic is roasted.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Carefully remove the pot from the oven. Take out the roasted garlic bulb, squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out into the pot, then add the honey, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs if using.
- Blend the Soup: Using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender, purée the soup mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring all roasted ingredients are well incorporated.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the soup and season with additional salt if needed to your preference.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle a little honey over each serving for added sweetness, and enjoy with crispy feta toast if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to minimize cleanup.
- The roasted garlic adds a sweet, mellow flavor—make sure to squeeze it out fully from the bulb.
- Using fresh sage leaves will provide a more vibrant herbal flavor than dried.
- Sweeten more or less with honey depending on your taste preference.
- Serve with crusty bread or crispy feta toast for a complete meal.
Keywords: Roasted Feta Soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Honey, Sage, Garlic, Creamy Soup, Fall Soup
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