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Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a warm bowl of Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup, perfect for chilly days and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Cubed
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Mince
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Optional
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Chop onion and mince garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, and pinch of cayenne. Toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add cubed butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  8. Stir in coconut milk and warm for 5 minutes without boiling.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and feel free to adjust spices to your liking.

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