A silky smooth soup featuring roasted butternut squash, aromatic vegetables, and warming spices. Ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium butternut squash (about 2.6 lb), peeled, seeded, and diced
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 27 fl oz vegetable stock
06 - 6.8 fl oz coconut milk or heavy cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
12 - Toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Coconut milk or cream for swirl
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes until golden and tender.
03 - Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
04 - Add garlic, cumin, and nutmeg; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the roasted squash to the pot. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until silky smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a standard blender.
07 - Stir in coconut milk or cream, heat gently, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds, and a swirl of coconut milk or cream if desired.
