When autumn sets in, we naturally crave comforting dishes that warm the body and nourish deeply. This butternut squash soup is exactly what we need during this time when we want to support our immune system, stay energized, and enjoy seasonal vegetables at their best.
Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, fiber, and enhanced with anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and rosemary, it is both creamy, nourishing, and very simple to prepare. It’s the kind of recipe that suits your gentle dinners as well as your weekday lunches — and warms both the heart and the plate. 🍂
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash diced, oven-roasted (1/2 for the soup, and the other half to accompany another meal)
- 2 cups organic carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 white onion or 1 small white onion
- 1 liter homemade bone broth / organic low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric powder (to taste)
- 1-2 tbsp chopped rosemary
- pepper and pink salt, to taste
- 1/2 to 1 cup plant-based milk (I use Silk’s Next Milk) - optional, if the consistency is too thick
- Bjord coconut milk cooking cream - optional, to add as garnish
- Pumpkin seeds, optional, as a topping
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 400F
- Grate, then cube the butternut squash
- Roughly chop the onion
- Drizzle the squash cubes and onion with avocado oil, salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes on a baking sheet, until the cubes are fork-tender
- While roasting, grate and cube the carrots and boil until well cooked. Drain and set aside.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, place in a blender. Add the liter of broth and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency with the plant-based milk.
- Serve with pumpkin seeds and cooking cream (optional).
This soup has everything to become an autumn staple: flavorful, packed with nutrients and ingredients that support immunity, while being easy to adapt based on what you have on hand. It can be stored for a few days in the fridge and freezes very well, making it a great option for seasonal meal preps.
Serve it as a starter, a light meal with a slice of bread, or add toppings like pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of coconut cream, or some fresh herbs to vary the flavors.
Comfort in a bowl, simply. 🧡
Enjoy your meal!
Recipe by Émilie Riendeau, Bc. Sc, Naturopath
Maderotherapy, women's health specialty.
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