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Quick and Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

Quick and Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

The ultimate comfort food, this Quick and Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days. Packed with nutritious ingredients like butternut squash, apple, and warming spices, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that you’ll want to make again and again. Enjoy a bowl tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 large Carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 1 large Green apple peeled, cored and cubed
  • 3 cups Vegetable broth low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg grated
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk canned
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream light, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender
  • Peeler
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large dutch oven over medium/high heat, add diced onion, and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add butternut squash, carrot, apple, and vegetable broth. Add sea salt, ground ginger, curry powder, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for about 25 minutes, or until veggies are fork-tender.
  3. When cooked, puree the soup with a blender or immersion blender, add coconut milk, and mix again.
  4. Serve warm, with optional garnishes if desired.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Freezing: This soup freezes well for up to three months. Thaw before reheating.
Pairing: Serve with crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.