This butternut squash soup with coconut milk is full of flavor, is easy to make, and freezes well. It’s a perfect vegan dinner recipe and is also paleo-friendly.
Author:The Coconut Mama
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
3pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
5cups vegetable broth
2 sprigs of thyme
1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2cup coconut cream (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
Instructions
Melt coconut oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add squash, broth, thyme, and nutmeg to the pot.
Bring to a simmer.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the squash is soft and tender for about 20 minutes.
Remove the thyme from the pot.
Use a stick blender to puree the squash in the pot. A blender can be used instead if you don’t have a stick blender. Only blend small batches of the soup at a time.
Blend until smooth.
Return the puree to the pot and stir in the coconut cream.
Bring to a simmer, then remove immediately from heat.
If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with more broth or water if needed.
Season the soup with salt and pepper before serving.
Garnish with additional nutmeg or pumpkin seeds if desired.