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Healthy Butternut Squash Soup


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and nourishing butternut squash soup infused with warm spices, perfect for cozy evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 head of garlic, roasted
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for roasting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve warm or freeze for later.

Notes

For a richer flavor, blend in a splash of coconut milk after pureeing the soup. Adjust spices to your taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Roasting & Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: butternut squash, soup, healthy, vegetarian, autumn