Description
This Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup is a deliciously creamy dish that warms the soul on chilly days. Ready in just 30 minutes, this soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes with aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon, creating a comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for any meal. Enjoy it on its own, pair it with crusty bread, or serve it as a starter at family gatherings. Plus, its freezer-friendly nature makes it an excellent option for meal prep. Dive into this rich and flavorful soup that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into small pieces. Slice the onion and peel the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté sliced onions until translucent; then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Cook the vegetables: Add chopped butternut squash and sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring well. Pour in stock to cover the vegetables fully.
- Season: Add cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil before reducing to simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a countertop blender for a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and drizzle reserved coconut milk on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg