Description
Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup is a warming, creamy, and slightly spicy soup made with roasted vegetables and aromatic spices. It’s perfect for chilly days and makes a comforting vegan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Roasted Vegetables:
Soup Base:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place butternut squash and sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- In a large pot, heat a bit more olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Add the roasted squash and sweet potatoes to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat through for 5 more minutes, then serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to make it more or less spicy.
- Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For extra richness, add a swirl of coconut cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
