Butternut Squash Soup

It’s finally soup season! Even though it’s still pretty warm in NYC, I’m embracing November and all the root veggies that come with it. I love butternut squash and this creamy (but dairy free) soup hits the spot on a chilly day. Add some hemp seeds for protein and you’ll be totally satisfied.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins
 1 butternut squash (whole or pre-cut)
 1 cup coconut milk
 1 cup chicken or bone broth
 1 yellow onion, diced
 2 tbsp coconut oil
 1 tsp nutmeg (or more to taste)
 1 tsp garlic
 1 tbsp hemp seeds
 1 Salt & pepper to taste
 1 pinch fresh thyme (optional)
1

*If using pre-cut butternut squash, skip down to step 5

2

Cut top and bottom off butternut squash and use a knife to cut/peel skin off

3

Cut longways in half and scoop out seeds

4

Cut squash into small cubes

5

In a large pot, melt the coconut oil and add diced onion

6

Saute 5 minutes and add squash

7

Saute an additional 5 minutes until squash starts to soften

8

Add coconut milk, broth, garlic, nutmeg, thyme, salt & pepper and bring to simmer

9

Simmer about 20 minutes until squash is very soft

10

Pour entire pot into a blender or Vitamix and puree until smooth

11

Sprinkle hemp seeds in each bowl for added protein and texture

 

Ingredients

 1 butternut squash (whole or pre-cut)
 1 cup coconut milk
 1 cup chicken or bone broth
 1 yellow onion, diced
 2 tbsp coconut oil
 1 tsp nutmeg (or more to taste)
 1 tsp garlic
 1 tbsp hemp seeds
 1 Salt & pepper to taste
 1 pinch fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

1

*If using pre-cut butternut squash, skip down to step 5

2

Cut top and bottom off butternut squash and use a knife to cut/peel skin off

3

Cut longways in half and scoop out seeds

4

Cut squash into small cubes

5

In a large pot, melt the coconut oil and add diced onion

6

Saute 5 minutes and add squash

7

Saute an additional 5 minutes until squash starts to soften

8

Add coconut milk, broth, garlic, nutmeg, thyme, salt & pepper and bring to simmer

9

Simmer about 20 minutes until squash is very soft

10

Pour entire pot into a blender or Vitamix and puree until smooth

11

Sprinkle hemp seeds in each bowl for added protein and texture

Butternut Squash Soup

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