Deliciously creamy and nourishing butternut squash soup is just what you need for a quick, cozy dinner at home. It's flavorful, easy, gluten-free and vegan!
a few dashes of cinnamon and salt to season butternut squash
1tablespooncoconut oil (or other preferred oil)
1large applepeeled, cored and cubed*
1/2large yellow oniondiced
1/2 to 1teaspooncurry powder**
3.5cupsvegetable broth
1/2cupmilk***
1teaspoonsalt + a few extra dashes to taste
Optional: cream and pumpkin seeds for topping and/or crusty bread or grilled cheese for serving
Instructions
Roast cubed butternut squash that has been seasoned with cinnamon and salt for 30 minutes at 425ºF.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté apple and onion in coconut oil with curry powder and a few dashes of salt for about 10 minutes and until softened.
Add broth, milk, and squash to the large skillet with the apple and onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Stir in salt to taste. I used 1 teaspoon of salt.
Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until soup is smooth and creamy.
Top with pumpkin seeds and cream, if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or a grilled cheese!
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Notes
*I used a Honeycrisp apple. If you want your soup less sweet, you may want to use a Granny Smith apple.**I actually used 2 teaspoons of curry and loved the way the soup turned out, but I've had several readers comment that the curry was a little too strong. You may want to start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to desired taste.***Any milk will work, but use dairy-free to keep this soup vegan and Paleo.Pressure cooker: To make this soup in a pressure cooker: Add all ingredients into the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Don't worry about waiting for the natural release. After the 8 minutes, very carefully turn the valve to “venting” for a quick release. Then, purée until smooth and creamy. Freezing: Allow soup to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.