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Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy and comforting soup made with roasted butternut squash, onions, and spices, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
Liquids
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk for creaminess
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Roast the Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Add the roasted butternut squash, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Blend the Soup
  1. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and heat through.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of lime juice before serving.

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