4. Oregano
Butternut squash has a very distinct flavor. One of the best ways to enhance this flavor is by using oregano. Oregano has a very mild and subtle flavor that can enhance the richness of the squash. Oregano is especially good to use when you are grilling the squash. When you are grilling the squash, the cooking process does not allow the sugars from the vegetable to escape.
Brushing the squash with some olive oil and then adding oregano, will help to enhance the flavors of the vegetable, while also keeping the sugars inside. After you grill the squash you can then dice it and cook it in your soup. Grilling the butternut squash and seasoning it before creating a soup with it will help to enhance all of the flavors that you want from a warm soup. You can also pan-fry the squash with some herbs such as oregano to bring out the flavors.