Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup: A Cozy Comfort Bowl
This Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup is the perfect cozy dish for chilly days, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the cubed squash and sweet potatoes, stirring for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and coconut milk.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Season with salt to taste and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the squash and sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Vegan Soup