Description
Indulge in the warmth of Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, a delightful comfort dish perfect for any occasion. This creamy, vegan-friendly soup is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With a blend of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, enhanced by aromatic spices and coconut milk, each spoonful offers a rich depth of flavor. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or meal prep option; this versatile soup will satisfy your cravings while keeping you nourished throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potatoes; slice the onion and peel the garlic.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent. Add garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add squash and sweet potatoes: Stir in chopped vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate spices: Mix in cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add liquids: Pour in coconut milk and stock; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender or countertop blender to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed before ladling into bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg