This creamy butternut squash soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food

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As the temperature gets colder, watch this episode of Best Bites to learn how to make a warming bowl of butternut squash soup.

Ingredients

For pumpkin seeds:

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup

For butternut squash:

• 2 pounds butternut squash, chopped

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• pepper for seasoning

For soup base:

• 1 quart vegetable broth

• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

• 1 teaspoon orange zest

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup créme fraîche, plus more for garnish

• fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350° F.

2. Mix pumpkin seeds and maple syrup and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

3. On a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add butternut squash and onions and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425° F for 25 minutes.

4. Mix vegetable broth, chipotle pepper, saffron, orange zest and salt in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer.

5. Add in roasted squash and onions to soup and simmer for 5 more minutes. Add in with créme fraîche and blend until smooth, using a small hand blender.

6. Once done, add soup to bowls and garnish with more créme fraîche, fresh parsley and roasted pumpkin seeds.