Apple Squash Soup Shooters

Soup shooters turn a cozy bowl into a playful sip, a fun American twist for fall lunches and gatherings. Roasted butternut squash and Honeycrisp apples blend into a silky puree, finished with Greek yogurt and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 165 cal
• 5g protein
• 28g carbs
• 5g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb peeled cubed butternut squash
• 2 medium peeled cored chopped Honeycrisp apples
• 1 medium chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 Tbsp snipped fresh chives

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Toss the cubed squash, chopped apples, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper directly on the sheet.
3. 3Spread into a single layer and roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized at the edges and the apples smell sweet.
4. 4Transfer the roasted mixture to a large pot and add the minced garlic, vegetable broth, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon.
5. 5Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook 8 to 10 minutes so the flavors blend and the garlic softens.
6. 6Remove and discard the thyme sprigs.
7. 7Carefully puree the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth and silky; alternatively blend in batches in a countertop blender, venting the lid.
8. 8Taste and adjust seasoning; the soup should taste naturally sweet from the apples and squash without heavy cream.
9. 9Ladle into small heatproof glasses, espresso cups, or shot glasses for shooters, or into mugs for a fuller lunch portion.
10. 10Swirl a small spoonful of Greek yogurt on top of each serving.
11. 11Finish with a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds and snipped chives for crunch and color.
12. 12Serve warm on a tray so guests can grab shooters easily; the soup also reheats well for make-ahead weekend hosting.