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bowl of roasted creamy vegan butternut squash soup, garnished with fresh herbs.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Enjoy this roasted butternut squash soup for warmth and comfort. This creamy soup is healthy, wholesome and delicious – plus easy to make with simple and fresh ingredients! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, British, Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Sonia

Ingredients

Roast butternut squash:

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Soup base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 cup cashew nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves, then transfer to a baking tray. Roast in a preheated air fryer at 200°C (390°F) for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes, or in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, sauté onions and green chilies for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add cashew nuts and cook for another minute.
  • Mix in roasted squash and herbs, cover and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add water, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, blend until smooth (cool first if needed), and serve with a garnish of fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Garlic: whole garlic cloves are roasted with the butternut squash to enhance the flavor of this soup.
  2. Water: water is added to the pan (rather than the blender), this helps draw out as much flavor from the pan as possible for the soup.
  3. Even roasting: Make sure the butternut squash cubes are evenly coated with oil and spaced out on baking tray to ensure they roast evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 13290IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 81mg | Folate: 43µg | Iron: 2mg | Zinc: 2mg