Description
Discover the warmth and comfort of this Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, a perfect addition to your meal rotation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, creating a velvety texture that is both nourishing and satisfying. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon, each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors that can be customized to fit your taste. Ideal for cozy dinners or quick lunches, this nutritious soup is also freezer-friendly, making it perfect for meal prep. Serve it with fresh herbs or crunchy toppings for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- Vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into even pieces; slice the onion and peel the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped squash and sweet potatoes, coating them well with the onions and garlic.
- Add cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes; mix thoroughly.
- Pour in enough vegetable or chicken stock to cover the vegetables; bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in the coconut milk for creaminess; adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg