Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Easy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and creamy textures. This vegan-friendly recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but also showcases the natural sweetness of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or as an elegant dish for special occasions, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of coconut milk, for a nourishing experience that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 small butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and chopping the butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Slice the onion and peel the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped squash and sweet potatoes along with cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock until it covers the veggies. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender in batches.
- Stir in coconut milk and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg