Description
Butternut squash soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms your soul on chilly nights. This delightful blend of roasted butternut squash and aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon creates an inviting flavor profile that is both nourishing and delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and dicing the butternut squash into small cubes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced butternut squash along with vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a standard blender until smooth.
- Return blended soup to medium heat, stirring in coconut milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like croutons or pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg