Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is the ultimate autumn comfort food, offering a velvety texture and warm spices that evoke cozy nights and gatherings. This easy-to-make soup combines fresh butternut squash with aromatic herbs and creamy coconut milk for a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect as a starter or main course, it’s sure to become a favorite during the chilly months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (4 cups total) 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the butternut squash cubes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth to cover the squash. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat, stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 245g
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 391mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg