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As the chill of autumn settles in, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup to comfort your soul. Warm soups are the quintessential comfort food that not only warms you up but also nourishes your body and spirit. The featured recipe, Warm Butternut Squash & Herb Soup, is a perfect example of how seasonal ingredients can create a dish that is both hearty and healthy.

Warm Butternut Squash & Herb Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup made with roasted butternut squash and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 0.907 pounds butternut squash
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Squash: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and nutmeg, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Combine Ingredients: Once the butternut squash is roasted, add it to the pot with the sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Blend the Soup: Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.
  • Add Coconut Milk & Herbs: Once the soup is blended to your desired consistency, stir in the coconut milk, fresh thyme, sage, and lemon juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and extra fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your comforting bowl of warm butternut squash & herb soup!

Notes

Optional: garnish with pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs.
Keyword butternut squash, comfort food, soup, vegan