Butternut squash soup is a delicious fall favorite at our house. The kids love its bright color and sweet flavor, and it is usually an appetizer at Thanksgiving too!
Why Butternut Squash?
When in season, butternut squash is extremely inexpensive (often 29 cents or 39 cents a pound at the farmers market) and keeps for months in a cool place like the pantry.
Butternut is excellent roasted on its own as a simple meal addition, but it really stands out in a creamy soup like this.
I always crave this recipe in the fall. It is naturally sweet and filling, but also naturally healthy! Butternut squash is a highly nutritious and inexpensive vegetable and can also be used for stir frys, roasted vegetable medleys, and more.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe (Fast & Nourishing Meal)
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A creamy and rich butternut squash soup with savory hints of nutmeg and garlic!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 TBSP butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup, plus more to thin chicken broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- sprinkle of thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Cut top and bottom off the butternut squash and use knife to carefully cut remaining skin off.
- Cut in half and scoop out seeds.
- Chop squash into small cubes and dice onion.
- In a large stock pot, melt the butter and add the diced onion.
- Saute 3 minutes until starting to soften and add squash.
- Saute an additional 5 minutes until squash starts to brown.
- Add coconut milk, broth, and spices and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer about 20 minutes until soft.
- Use a blender or hand blender to puree until smooth.
- Serve warm or make ahead to reheat for a fast meal addition.
Notes
Don't throw out your squash seeds -- roast them for a tasty, nutrient dense snack!
Courses Soup
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 152 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 12.3 g | 19% | |
Saturated Fat 9.7 g | 49% | |
Cholesterol 10 mg | 3% | |
Sodium 551 mg | 23% | |
Total Carbohydrates 10.6 g | 4% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g | 11% | |
Sugars 2.3 g | ||
Protein 2.5 g | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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