Description
Butternut squash soup is a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for cozy evenings. This creamy dish warms you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for chilly days or festive gatherings. With its vibrant color and rich texture, it’s sure to impress at any dinner table. Easy to prepare and completely satisfying, this soup invites you to savor every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add the cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a standard blender (let cool slightly before blending if using a standard).
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a swirl of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg