Spiced 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: 13.

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Spiced 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: 600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Butternut Squash
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

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, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes or until the flesh is tender.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Scoop out the roasted butternut squash flesh and add it to the pot. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve the spiced butternut squash soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

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.