Orange Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin A and potassium, which are important for maintaining healthy vision and a strong immune system.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Orange Butternut Squash Soup

Cooking Method: Blending, Boiling Cuisine: American, Vegetarian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Butternut Squash
• 1 cup Orange Juice
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
• 1 cup Coconut Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for about 45 minutes or until tender.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Scoop out the roasted butternut squash flesh and add it to the pot. Stir in the orange juice, vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
6. Stir in the coconut milk and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.