Description
Butternut squash soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, velvety dish combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with fragrant spices, creating a warm, inviting bowl that warms your soul. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, unsweetened
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the butternut squash, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the veggies. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth or to your desired texture.
- Stir in coconut milk and heat through gently without boiling. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg