Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Enjoy the silky and velvety texture of butternut squash with this wonderful soup. You can also try adding 1/2 cup coconut cream to this recipe to achieve a richer and creamier texture.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large butternut squash (3 lbs.), peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 6 cups gluten-free chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
  • 1½ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add the squash and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and cook over medium heat until the squash is cooked and tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the squash is cooked, place the cooked chunks in a blender. Add a little stock to make it easier to blend. Purée the squash.
  • Add the squash to the stock. Add the turmeric, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper. Serve immediately.