This is one of my favorite squash soup recipes. I usually use butternut squash, but pumpkin can easily be used as well. The tastes of the two squashes are quite different. Think of this recipe as the foundation for your squash soup, but then try different flavor options as noted at the end.
¼ cup water
1 onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
4 cups peeled and chopped butternut squash
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups vegetable broth
½ cup almond butter
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp braggs liquid aminos
½ tsp crushed red pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pre-preparations include peeling and chopping the butternut squash, so it’s assumed that part is already completed. Place the water into a large pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook stirring frequently for about 2 minutes.
Add the squash, cumin and coriander. Cook stirring frequently for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients except the cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally to make sure ingredients are well combined.
Puree in a blender, Vitamix or food processor. Add any additional water so that it’s at a consistency that you like. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
A common practice with any soup is to make a double batch of it and freeze the left over portions for another day.
Options:
I like this soup recipe quite spicy, so frequently add cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper and a very special Habanero oil garlic sauce I have access to here locally. Ginger would also add a nice kick in the colder fall and winter months. Experiment with your flavors. Turmeric would be a great addition to this recipe as well.
If you like, add 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds before blending for additional fiber, nutrients and Omega 3 fat’s.
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I tried this recipe and loved it!
WOW you know when you read a recipe and you can already taste it in your mouth, you know its going to be a winner (or is that just me ) will be trying this by the weekend 🙂
anyone ever try it cold??? like on a hot day.
lee
Thank You so much ….xoxoxoxo