Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
A deliciously spicy butternut squash and sweet potato soup, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- oven
- medium saucepan
- blender
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small butternut squash peeled and chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 ml full fat coconut milk reserve 2 tablespoons for serving
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock or water
Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Optional Roasting
- Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
- Peel and cut the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into large chunks (about 2 inches). Slice the onion into half-moons. Place all the vegetables and garlic cloves in a roasting tin and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden around the edges.
Cook the soup
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a medium saucepan. If not roasting, cut the vegetables as described and place them directly in the saucepan.
- Pour in 750 ml of water or vegetable stock over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully covered. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the vegetables are completely tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the coconut milk and whisk to combine. Add chili flakes and adjust the seasoning by adding more spices, salt, and pepper as necessary.
- Swirl the reserved coconut milk on top and garnish with fresh chopped coriander before serving.
Notes
Adjust spices and seasonings according to taste. Use broth or water based on preference for flavor. Blend carefully, as the soup will be hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18079IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
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