Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is a warm, velvety delight that blends sweet squash with aromatic spices, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 medium onion
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- nutmeg
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and cube the butternut squash, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add squash and broth: Stir in butternut squash cubes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Puree until smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender to blend the soup until silky smooth. Stir in coconut milk before blending for extra creaminess.
- Season to taste: Return the blended soup to heat, adding nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, roast the butternut squash before adding it to the soup. Feel free to substitute butternut squash with pumpkin or sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile. Garnish with fresh herbs or croutons for extra texture.