Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This vegan butternut squash soup has ginger, carrots, and apples for a wonderful flavor combination. Instead of cream, I use coconut milk.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step 2
Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step 3
Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403
Calories
25g
Fat
48g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat19g 96%
Sodium524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate48g 17%
Dietary Fiber9g 34%
Total Sugars14g
Protein6g
Vitamin C74mg 370%
Calcium181mg 14%
Iron6mg 31%
Potassium1220mg 26%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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