Butternut Squash Soup

Bright orange, flavorful soup that comes together in under an hour

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

1 medium butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

32 oz vegetable broth

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

1 medium butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

32 oz vegetable broth

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook garlic and onions for 1-2 minutes. Add the spices and cook for another minute.
  3. Add squash and sweet potatoes and cook until slightly browned.
  4. Pour stock in the pot to cover the vegetables, bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for about 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Transfer to a blender or use a hand blender and blend until smooth. Add additional broth if needed to get desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Note: you can also use pre-baked squash and sweet potatoes. Roughly chop and add with the vegetable broth.