Butternut Squash Soup
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Butternut Squash Soup
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This Butternut Squash Soup is perfectly spiced with cumin, curry and turmeric, loaded with butternut squash and apples. Creamy, delicious and soul-warming! This recipe is the epitome of fall comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 6 strips Bacon chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound large butternut squash about 1 cubed
- 1 large apple pealed, cored and cut into cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
Optional
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbled
- maple syrup
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Instructions
- In a large soup pot add the bacon and fry it until crispy over medium-high. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside. Leave the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add all the spices: curry, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and stir.
- Stir in all the chicken broth then add the cubed butternut squash and apple. Turn the heat down to a medium and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the butternut squash is fork tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup on high until creamy and smooth. Alternatively you can transfer the soup to a blender and puree it that way.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as necessary.
- Garnish with fresh oregano and serve as is or top with goat cheese and crispy fried bacon.
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Notes
- Spice Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. If you're sensitive to heat, start with less and add more as needed.
- Butternut Squash Prep: Peeling and cutting a whole butternut squash can be a bit of a task. For convenience, you might opt for pre-cut squash, but make sure the pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Apple Choice: Use a sweeter variety of apple like Honeycrisp or Gala for a nice balance of sweetness. If you prefer a more tart flavor, Granny Smith apples are a great option.
- Cream Substitutes: For a lighter version, you can replace the heavy cream with half-and-half or even whole milk. For a dairy-free version, coconut milk or almond milk can be used.
- Storage and Reheating: This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove over medium heat, adding a little extra broth or water to thin it if necessary.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this soup as a starter or as the main dish with a side of crusty bread or a light salad. It’s hearty enough to stand alone but also pairs beautifully with sandwiches or roasted meats.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptations: Easily make this soup vegan or vegetarian by omitting the bacon, using vegetable broth, and substituting the cream with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
472mg
(20%)
Potassium
570mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8857IU
(177%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8857IU | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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