Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Coconut Milk
Ingredients
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2
whole
acorn squash
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1
tablespoon
olive oil
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½
teaspoon
sea salt
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1
whole
yellow onion
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1¼
cups
carrots
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1
large
crisp apple
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½
teaspoon
dried thyme
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¼
teaspoon
ground ginger
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¼
teaspoon
black pepper
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4
cups
low sodium vegetable stock
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½
cup
canned coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and prepare the acorn squash by cutting it in half and scooping out the seeds.
- Brush the flesh side of the squash with olive oil and place it cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the squash for 30-40 minutes until tender, then scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- In a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until translucent.
- Add the diced carrots, apples, thyme, ginger, and black pepper, and sauté for an additional 5-8 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups of vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the carrots and apples are tender.
- Stir in the roasted acorn squash and the remaining vegetable stock.
- Blend the soup until creamy, then return it to the pot and stir in the coconut milk.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, then reheat if necessary before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
170
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
28g
Total protein
2g
Sodium
654mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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