Name: Sweet & Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 small red onions (peeled and chopped); 2 Tbsp. avocado oil (or grass-fed butter, if not vegan); 4 lbs. butternut squash (peeled, seeded and chopped); 2 green apples (cored and chopped); 48 oz. vegetable stock (or chicken stock, if not vegan); 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 Tbsp. cumin; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground pepper; 1 cup coconut cream; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Nourish your body with a big bowl of smooth and creamy butternut squash soup. This version, made vegan-friendly, is seasoned perfectly and sweetened with green apples and a touch of maple syrup. It’s hearty enough to join on its own, but it also make a delicious side dish. If you like a bit of heat, add hot sauce. Finish it up with a bit of coconut cream to counter but not subdue the heat. Squash seeds and croutons add a filling crunch.

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Sweet & Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 611 kcal

Ingredients

2 small red onions peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or grass-fed butter, if not vegan
4 lbs. butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped
2 green apples cored and chopped
48 oz. vegetable stock or chicken stock, if not vegan
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 cup coconut cream
1 tsp. cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

In large stockpot over medium heat, add onions and avocado oil. Cook for about 10 minutes until onions have darkened and caramelized. (Note: Charring the onions give them a sweet flavor, so while cooking, allow them to sit for about 5 minutes without stirring.)
Add squash, apples, stock, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, salt and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
Bring mixture to boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for at least one hour, stirring occasionally. The longer the simmer, the more flavorful the soup, so let it cook for a few hours, if possible.
When ready to serve, add coconut cream, maple syrup and cayenne if using.
With a stand blender or immersion blender, blend soup until smooth and creamy.