Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
The soup
-
2
cups
peeled and chopped butternut squash
-
1
medium
carrot, peeled and sliced
-
1
tablespoon
light olive oil
-
pinch
sea salt
-
1
tablespoon
unsalted butter or plant-based butter
-
1
cup
chopped onion
-
1½ to 2
teaspoons
minced garlic
-
1
stick
celery, chopped
-
1
teaspoon
dried thyme
-
1
medium
heirloom tomato or Fuyu persimmon, peeled and diced
-
2½
cups
vegetable broth
-
½
teaspoon
cumin
-
⅛ to ¼
teaspoon
allspice or nutmeg
-
pinch
cayenne
-
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
1
cup
coconut milk
-
to taste
freshly cracked pepper
Optional toppings
-
to taste
toasted nuts or seeds
-
to taste
roasted chickpeas
-
to taste
fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the squash, carrot, olive oil, and sea salt in a bowl, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a stock pot, melt butter, then add onions, garlic, celery, and thyme. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomato or persimmon and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, cumin, allspice, cayenne, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup with the roasted vegetables until creamy.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in coconut milk and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
181
Total fat
11.3g
Total carbohydrates
20.9g
Total protein
1.7g
Sodium
717mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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