Description

Butternut squash soup is the perfect cozy dish for chilly evenings. This creamy and velvety soup blends the sweetness of butternut squash with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting bowl that warms the soul. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s not just delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a satisfying choice for any meal. Enjoy it as a starter or main course, and savor its rich flavor while watching the leaves fall outside.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
Add cubed butternut squash and enough vegetable broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (let cool slightly first).
Return blended soup to low heat; stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with extra coconut milk or toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added richness, replace vegetable broth with chicken broth. Spice it up by adding fresh ginger or cayenne pepper. To achieve a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of broth used.