Hearty Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
This Hearty Butternut Squash Soup is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Combining the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with warming ginger and creamy coconut milk, this vegan-friendly soup is both nutritious and flavorful, making it an ideal starter or light meal.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Sauté and Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add squash and ginger: Stir in the cubed butternut squash along with the ground ginger, mixing well to coat the squash with the spices and oil.
- Add vegetable broth and boil: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in coconut milk: Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine, warming the soup through but not boiling to preserve the creaminess.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- You can roast the butternut squash ahead of time for a deeper flavor before adding it to the soup.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of vegetable broth or simmer a little longer.
- Adjust the ginger quantity to your taste preference for more or less warmth and spice.
- This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or fresh parsley for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: butternut squash soup, vegan soup, autumn soup, creamy squash soup, coconut milk soup