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Butternut Squash Red Pepper Soup
Roasted butternut squash and red pepper soup is creamy, comforting, savory, smoky, and slightly sweet—perfect for entertaining this fall, winter, and all year! It's also gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, vegan, and freezer-friendly!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups of butternut squash, sliced into ½-inch thick slices or cubed
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 small white or yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of hot water
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 (12-ounce) box of silken tofu
- ¼ cup of fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a large large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the butternut squash, bell pepper, garlic, and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well and roast for 30 minutes. Check to see if the squash is tender. If not, add more time in increments of 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a medium bowl, add the hot water, Italian seasoning, and bouillon cube. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the vegetables are fully cooked, add them to a blender. Pour in the hot water mixture, silken tofu, and basil. Blend for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Notes
- For thicker/thinner soup: Adjust how much liquid you add to the soup.
- To save prep time: Feel free to use pre-chopped butternut squash and/or pre-prepared ingredients like chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, etc.
- Be careful when blending: The hot ingredients cause steam to build up in the blender, so it’s best to pause the machine and open the lid to release steam so it doesn’t blow off and send scalding liquid flying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
823mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
16833IU
(337%)
Vitamin C
108mg
(120%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 16833IU | 337% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.