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Butternut Squash Soup
Simple and easy butternut squash soup made with added carrots and sweet potatoes for a perfectly soothing soup to complement your main dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash about 5 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 large carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream to serve, or vegan friendly yogurt
Optional
- fresh cilantro lime wedges, cheesy toast, chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop your butternut squash and add it to the pan together with the carrot and sweet potato. Drizzle with half a tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
- Preheat the remaining oil in a soup pot and saute the onion and garlic. Stir in the roasted vegetables, broth, and enchilada sauce. Simmer the soup for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Divide into bowls and drizzle with the sour cream. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with cheesy toast, if desired.
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Notes
- Serving size: one bowl or 2 cups
- Use any oil of your choice.
- Keep it vegan-friendly by skipping the sour cream or topping it with plant-based yogurt.
- Use fresh garlic and not garlic powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
760mg
(32%)
Potassium
763mg
(22%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
23864IU
(477%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 23864IU | 477% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.