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Cozy Butternut Squash Soup With Ghostly Grilled Cheese

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A cozy, creamy butternut squash soup served with fun ghost-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches perfect for a festive fall or Halloween meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • For the Ghostly Grilled Cheese:
  • 8 slices bread
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Ghost-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash, carrots, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast 25–30 minutes until tender.
  • 2. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • 3. Add roasted vegetables and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
  • 5. Stir in cream and nutmeg; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • 6. For the Ghostly Grilled Cheese: use a ghost-shaped cutter to cut bread slices.
  • 7. Butter one side of each slice, then sandwich cheese between two slices, buttered sides out.
  • 8. Grill on a skillet until golden and melty.
  • 9. Serve soup in bowls with ghostly grilled cheese on top or alongside.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use coconut milk instead of cream.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for gentle heat.
  • Make ahead and store soup in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Butternut squash soup, Halloween dinner, ghost grilled cheese, cozy fall recipe

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