Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This vegan butternut squash soup is the perfect winter warmer. It’s packed full of flavour and is super easy to make. Plus, it’s packed full of nutrients and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 litre of vegetable stock
• 1 can of coconut milk
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, garlic and ginger in a little oil over a medium heat until they’re softened.
2. Add in the spices and cook for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add in the butternut squash and carrot and cook for a few minutes until they’re slightly softened.
4. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add in the coconut milk and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
6. Using a blender, blend the soup until it’s smooth. Serve hot with some crusty bread.

Potential changes & improvements

If you’re not a fan of coconut milk, you could use almond milk or soy milk instead. You could also add in some other vegetables, such as sweet potato or kale. If you want a bit of a kick, you could add in a pinch of cayenne pepper.

What other food it works well with

This soup goes really well with some crusty bread or a side salad.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake people make when making this soup is not blending it properly. Make sure you blend it until it’s completely smooth, otherwise you’ll end up with chunks of vegetable in your soup.

Nutritional Information

This soup is packed full of nutrients. It’s a great source of vitamins A, C and E, as well as being a good source of fibre. This soup is also low in fat and calories, making it a great choice if you’re trying to lose weight.

Allergens

This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free. It’s also suitable for vegans.