Easy Soup Recipes: Enjoy Protein-Packed Butternut Squash Soup
Learn how to make a delicious protein-packed butternut squash soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, scoop out the flesh and add it to a blender.
- Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, ginger, and garlic powder to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Heat in a pot over medium heat and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, topped with pumpkin seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding cooked lentils or beans to the soup.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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