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Butternut Squash Soup

Best Butternut Squash Soup for Cozy Chilly Days

This Butternut Squash Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 large Butternut Squash fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth for non-veg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 can Coconut Milk or heavy cream
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley or Cilantro

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the cubed butternut squash and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is fork-tender.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Stir in a can of coconut milk over low heat.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.

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