Velvety Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Printable)

Rich, creamy soup featuring roasted butternut squash with aromatic spices and coconut milk.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash (approximately 2.6 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 3.4 cups vegetable stock
06 - 0.8 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
12 - Toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Extra coconut milk or cream for swirling

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking tray and roast 25 minutes until golden and tender.
02 - Heat remaining olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; sauté 5-7 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, cumin, and nutmeg; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add roasted squash to pot. Pour in vegetable stock, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Purée with immersion blender until silky smooth (or blend in batches using standard blender).
06 - Stir in coconut milk or cream, heat gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with herbs, pumpkin seeds, and swirl of coconut milk or cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Roasting the squash first creates a depth of flavor that stovetop versions simply cannot achieve
  • The coconut milk adds a silky richness without overpowering the vegetables natural sweetness
02 -
  • Hot soup expands rapidly in a blender, so never fill more than halfway and vent the lid with a towel
  • The soup will continue to thicken as it sits, so add more stock if needed when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the squash skin more efficiently
  • Blend for longer than you think necessary, at least 2 minutes, for the silkiest texture
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