Description
Warm, creamy butternut squash soup made with coconut milk and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights or holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the butternut squash into uniform cubes. Chop onion and mince garlic.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
3. Add diced squash and minced garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Pour in vegetable broth until it just covers the mixture; add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes until squash is tender.
5. Blend with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender until smooth.
6. Stir in coconut milk; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with bread.
Notes
Make ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Roast squash before cooking for a sweeter, deeper flavor.
Try adding ginger or curry powder for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg