Description
Warm, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for chilly evenings, its vibrant color and rich aroma will transform your kitchen into a cozy haven. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, this soup is ideal for meal prep or as a showstopper at your next gathering. Get ready for your guests to ask for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and curry powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the butternut squash, sweet potato cubes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, roast the butternut squash and sweet potatoes before blending. Substitute coconut milk with heavy cream or add kale for extra nutrition. A splash of lime juice enhances the flavor beautifully.