Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup: The Best Comfort Meal
This spicy butternut squash and sweet potato soup is the perfect comfort meal for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the cubed squash and sweet potatoes to the pot.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add spices.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added creaminess, stir in coconut milk before serving.
- Adjust spices according to heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy butternut squash soup, sweet potato soup, comfort food