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Recipe

Butternut squash soup

Total time:
40 minutes
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

This creamy, satisfying soup is the perfect antidote to a cold day.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (750 g) cubed butternut squash, or one roasted squash
  • 4 cups (1L) vegetable broth
  • 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • ½ cup (125 mL) 18% table cream or coconut milk
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Place all of the ingredients except for the cream into a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  3. Simmer until vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes.
  4. Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  5. Stir in the cream or coconut milk and bring to a simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and serve with a piece of crusty bread. Enjoy!

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