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Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

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Warm up this autumn with our Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup. This creamy and flavorful dish is not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes but also offers a delightful combination of natural sweetness from the butternut squash and sweet potatoes, enhanced by aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick lunches, this soup can be enjoyed on special occasions or as a comforting weekday meal. With its velvety texture achieved through coconut milk, it’s a deliciously satisfying choice that you can easily customize with your favorite vegetables or toppings. Enjoy a bowl that not only nourishes your body but also warms your soul.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables by peeling and chopping the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into small cubes. Slice the onion and peel the garlic.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, sauté the sliced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped butternut squash and sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring well.
  4. Sprinkle in ground cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; mix until evenly coated.
  5. Pour in vegetable or chicken stock; bring to a boil then simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
  7. Stir in coconut milk for creaminess; adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg