Butternut Squash Soup

 

This soup is extremely delicious, healthy, versatile and the topping options are endless.. Butternut squash is high in antioxidants which helps boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. It is high in fiber, potassium, manganese and is loaded with Vitamin's A and C. 

The curry powder adds to this soups beneficial properties because of the Turmeric (curcumin). It has been proven to reduce inflammation and pain, prevent cancer, aid in digestion, protect against heart disease, reduce Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, improve bone health and increase the liver's ability to remove toxins from the body. 

This is a perfect cold weather soup, I hope you love it as much as my family does.

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced

  • 2-4 Garlic Cloves, Minced

  • 1 Large Butternut Squash, Peeled, Seeds Removed & Diced (about 5 cups)

  • 2 Apples, Peeled, Cored & Diced

  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Sea Salt, More to Taste

  • ¼-½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

  • 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder

  • 2-3 Cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Broth, More As Needed

Directions

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat

Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes; add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Add the butternut squash, apple, spices and stock/broth. Cover and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.

Take the soup off the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree soup with an immersion blender or counter top blender. Add additional stock/broth until you have reached the desired consistency.

Place soup back on the stove to reheat.

Topping Options- you can add roasted nuts/seeds, fresh herbs, sliced apples/pears, prosciutto/pancetta/bacon, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, I personally like to add grilled shrimp for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy!

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