Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or coconut oil, divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish; 5 cups cubed (1-inch) peeled butternut squash; 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk, divided; 2 cups low-sodium no-chicken broth or chicken broth; 1 small apple, thinly sliced, divided; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 4 slices whole-wheat country bread; 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese; Ground pepper for garnish

Instructions

Prep:30min

Layering apple slices into grilled cheese sandwiches adds a little crunch to a favorite soup dipper. And creamy butternut squash soup with ginger, cumin and turmeric is a nice change of pace from grilled cheese's usual tomato soup partner. Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family. The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:25:06 GMT