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Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

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This lovely soup combines roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk for a comforting dish perfect for colder months.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped (about 700-900g or 2-3 cups)
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 275g or 2 cups)
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
Liquids
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk (reserve 2 tablespoons for serving)
  • 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock or water (see notes for variations)
Fats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (see notes for details)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (see notes for details)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (see notes for details)
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (see notes for details)
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the chopped butternut squash and sweet potatoes with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking tray and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the roasted squash and sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir in the ground cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and chili flakes. Pour in the stock or water and bring to a simmer.
Blending and Finalizing
  1. Once everything is tender, carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender in batches. Return to the pot.
  2. Stir in the coconut milk. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the soup is too thick, add more stock or water to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, serve topped with a swirl of coconut milk, sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, or freeze for up to three months.
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