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butternut squash and sweet potato

Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato: Easy Comfort Bowl Recipe

This comforting bowl combines butternut squash and sweet potato for a delicious soup that's perfect for any day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • blender
  • roasting tin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small butternut squash about 700-900g or 2-3 cups, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 275g or 2 cups, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 ml full fat coconut milk reserve 2 tablespoons for serving
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin *see notes
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon *see notes
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder *see notes
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes *see notes
  • 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock or water *see notes
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Optional Roasting

  • Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
  • Peel and cut the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into large chunks. Slice the onion into half-moons. Place all the vegetables and garlic cloves in a roasting tin and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden around the edges.

Cook the soup

  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a medium saucepan. If not roasting, cut the vegetables as described and place them directly in the saucepan.
  • Pour in 4–6 cups (1–1.5 litres) of water or vegetable stock over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully covered. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the vegetables are completely tender.
  • Blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and whisk to combine. Add chili flakes and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Serve and garnish with fresh chopped coriander.

Notes

Blending tips: If using an upright blender, blend on high carefully with hot soup. Adjust seasonings to preference. Use broth or stock for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18079IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Keyword butternut squash, Comfort Food, healthy, soup, sweet potato, Vegan
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