Description
A creamy, flavorful soup made with butternut squash and sweet potatoes, perfect for cold weather comfort. This spicy butternut squash sweet potato soup is easy to make and packed with nutritious vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional Garnishes: toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Caramelize vegetables: Add the cubed butternut squash and diced sweet potatoes to the pot. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes, allowing their natural sweetness to caramelize slightly.
- Add spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin and cayenne pepper, stirring well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the vegetables are submerged. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the squash and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until it reaches a creamy consistency. Blend to your desired smoothness.
- Season and adjust: Season with salt and pepper to your liking. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to adjust the consistency.
- Serve: Ladle the spicy butternut squash sweet potato soup into bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To freeze, pour cooled soup into freezer-safe bags or containers. It can last up to 3 months.
- Reheat over medium heat, adding broth or water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
Keywords: Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Sweet Potato Soup, Spicy Soup, Creamy Soup, Healthy Soup, Fall Recipes