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Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

This Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup is creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting tin
  • medium saucepan
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 small butternut squash about 700-900g or 2-3 cups, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 275g or 2 cups, peeled and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled

Liquids and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 ml full fat coconut milk reserve 2 tablespoons for serving
  • 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock or water *see notes

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin *see notes
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon *see notes
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder *see notes
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes *see notes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Optional Roasting

  • Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
  • Prepare the vegetables: Peel and cut the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into large chunks. Slice the onion into half-moons. Place all the vegetables and garlic cloves in a roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden around the edges.

Cook the Soup

  • If roasting, transfer the roasted vegetables to a medium saucepan. If not roasting, cut the vegetables as described and place them directly in the saucepan.
  • Pour in 750 ml (3 cups) of water or vegetable stock over the vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the vegetables are completely tender.
  • Blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and whisk to combine. Add chili flakes and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve by swirling the reserved coconut milk on top and garnish with fresh chopped coriander.

Notes

Blending tips available; spice amounts are guidelines only. Adjust seasonings as needed to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18079IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Healthy, quick meal, soup recipes, Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, Vegetarian
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