Description
Hearty butternut squash soup with sage brings warmth to cold autumn nights. Rich flavors combine creamy roasted squash, aromatic herbs, and subtle spices, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 15 oz (443 ml) coconut milk
- 2 cups (473 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sage
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Additional cinnamon (optional)
- Pumpkin seeds (optional)
- Extra coconut milk for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepping the Base: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, then sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence and creating a flavorful foundation for the soup.
- Building Layers of Flavor: Introduce cubed butternut squash to the pot, coating it with oil, then incorporate ginger, honey, sage leaves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings and develop a complex flavor profile.
- Liquid Integration: Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, fully submerging the squash, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the squash becomes fork-tender and infused with the surrounding aromatics.
- Transforming Texture: Puree the mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until achieving a silky, smooth consistency, carefully processing in batches if needed to ensure a uniform texture.
- Final Touches: Gently reheat the soup, fine-tuning the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, then serve in warm bowls adorned with a honey drizzle, cinnamon dusting, and optional roasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Squash Selection: Choose a ripe, firm butternut squash with deep orange color and no soft spots for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Knife Skills Matter: Cut squash into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Blending Technique: Use an immersion blender for easier cleanup, or transfer carefully to a standard blender in batches to achieve a silky-smooth consistency.
- Flavor Layering: Bloom spices with shallots and garlic to release deeper, more complex aromatics before adding liquid ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg