Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

This butternut squash soup with coconut milk is full of flavor, is easy to make, and freezes well. It’s a perfect vegan dinner any time of the year!

I like to call this soup fall in a bowl. While I enjoy this soup in Autumn, I end up making it throughout the winter too! This soup is so flavorful and delicious; it’s tasty all year long!

Butternut squash soup is my favorite, and it’s effortless to make. This version is dairy-free, made with coconut cream (from a can of full fat coconut milk) instead of heavy cream! This secret ingredient pairs well with butternut squash and surprisingly don’t add a coconut flavor. Instead, the soup is rich in flavor and warming.

I’ve used both fresh butternut squash and frozen for this dish, and either works great. Some butternut squash soups have a strong curry flavor. While I love curry, I prefer this soup spiced with simple herbs like thyme and nutmeg. This vegan butternut squash soup is rich and creamy and is very good for you too! Enjoy!

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this dish, you’ll need –

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (you can sub in olive oil if you prefer, but you’ll lose some richness)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 5 cups vegetable broth 
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup coconut cream (If you don’t have coconut cream but have coconut milk, you can instead refrigerate 1 can of coconut milk for 3-5 hours. Remove the lid and scoop out the coconut cream on top of the can)
• pinch of salt & black pepper or to taste

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Start by prepping the veggies. Dice the onion, peel and cut up the butternut squash, and prepare the fresh herbs and spices. 

In a large stockpot, melt the coconut oil (or use olive oil if you prefer) over medium-low heat. Add in the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Then, add the squash and roast it with the onions for 1-2 minutes. Next, add the veggie broth, thyme, and nutmeg and bring to a boil. 

Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the squash is soft and fork tender. Remove the thyme from the pot with a slotted spoon. 

Use an immersion blender (or stick blender) to puree the squash in the pot. Blend until the soup is smooth and creamy.

Stir in the coconut cream and bring to a simmer. Remove the butternut squash soup from the heat. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately. Store leftover soup in an glass airtight container.

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• Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup) Recipe
• Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup
• Leek and Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Cream

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This recipe was originally published on October 6th, 2015 and has been continuously updated since.