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Healthy Butternut Squash Soup
A warm and nutritious soup perfect for cozy days, packed with flavorful spices and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
vegetables
- 2 lbs cubed butternut squash (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
liquids
- 1 quart vegetable stock
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (add more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cubed butternut squash, spices, and vegetable stock; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is soft.
- Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk before blending.