Creamy Butternut Squash soup
Course: Lunch, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesThis soup is perfect for cold fall weather! It’s hearty and comforting. Chia and pumpkin seeds add a great crunch on top – don’t forget them!
Ingredients
1 medium size yellow squash, peeled and cut into small pieces
1 medium size yellow onions, cut into small pieces
1 carrot peel, cut into small pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into small pieces
3 cups vegetables stock
⅓ cup of cream or whole milk + 2 tbsp for garnish (optional)
4 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp olives oil
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp Italian herbs fresh or dry
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp nutmeg powder
Thyme for garnish
Pumpkin seeds for garnish
Directions
- Add oil into a cooker, instant pot or pot, let warm, then add bay leaves and onions. Mix together and wait for a minute.
- Add carrot and squash. Mix, then add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir and leave on low heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock. Close the lid for about 20 to 25 minutes for medium heat.
- Remove the excess liquid and keep aside (we will use later). Make a purée of the vegetable mixture in a blender.
- Take a pot and add the vegetables purée and liquid we took out. Mix and add milk or cream.
- Add water if required, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix and wait until heated.
- Serve the soup in a bowl and garnish with chia seeds, milk or cream, fresh herbs, and pumpkin seeds.
- Enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can also bake all the ingredients instead of using a pot!
- Use pumpkin seeds roast.
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