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Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
added over 1 year agoNo -- not at all! Butternut squash makes such a velvety soup, even when you just use stock or water. Of course milk and cream are always good, but It's very flexible.
Merrill is a co-founder of Food52.
added over 1 year agoNo need to add any dairy at all if you'd rather not -- just use another cup or so of stock when you're making the soup.