Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup for Cozy Evenings
A warming and comforting soup perfect for chilly evenings, combining the sweetness of butternut squash and sweet potatoes with a kick of spice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Peel and cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add cubed squash and sweet potatoes to the pot, then pour in vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in coconut milk.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add more cayenne for extra spice if desired.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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