The Ultimate Butternut Squash Soup: Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
The Ultimate Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious, cozy dish infused with flavors from fresh ingredients and turkey bacon.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- blender
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
- ½ cup coconut milk full-fat is preferred
Fats and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg for warmth
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and sauté for approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth. Stir in coconut milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with additional flavors such as red pepper flakes, apples, or cheese for different variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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