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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Butternut Squash, halved lengthwise, seeded

  • 1 large Sweet Potato, halved lengthwise

  • 4+ cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock

  • 1 cup ½ & ½, room temperature

  • 6 Sage Leaves, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup butter

  • ¼ cup Parsley, minced

  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.

  2. Place squash and sweet potato halves on a sheet tray. Place in oven for 30-45 minutes until cooked through and tender. Cool slightly and remove flesh from skins.

  3. Heat butter in small sauce pan on medium heat until it starts to brown. Remove from heat, let cool for a few minutes. Add sage and set aside.

  4. In batches; place squash, sweet potato, stock, ½ & ½, and sage brown butter into a blender. Puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If needed, reheat in a pot on low heat. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Nutritional information (5 servings per recipe)
240 calories | 3g protein | 18g fat | 20g carbs | 1g sugar | 10g saturated fat

Price

Butternut squash  – $3.98
Sweet potato – $2.69
Chicken stock (32 oz) – $3.59
Half & half  – $4.99
Butter – $5.99
Fresh sage (bunch) – $3.13
Parsley (1 bunch) – $1.79


TOTAL PRICE: $26.36

Rating

Price Rating
Total Cost: $26.36
Criteria: Under the $40 mark, at about 66% of the cap.
Explanation: Uses premium dairy (half & half, butter) and fresh herbs, but remains reasonable for a richly flavored soup.
Rating: 4.2

Ease of Cooking Rating
Directions Summary: Roast veggies, brown butter with sage, blend, season.
Explanation: Simple roasting and blending steps. Requires an oven and blender but no complex techniques.
Rating: 4.5

Meal Prep Usefulness Rating
Calories per Serving: 240
Cost per Serving: ~$5.27
Explanation: Soup reheats beautifully and freezes well. Makes a comforting, grab‑and‑go lunch or dinner.
Rating: 4.7

Macronutrient Rating
Per Serving: 3 g protein | 20 g carbs | 18 g fat | 1 g sugar | 10 g saturated fat
Explanation: Moderate calories with hearty fat content for satiety. Protein is low, so pair with a protein‑rich side (e.g., grilled chicken) if desired.
Rating: 4.0

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