Candied Butternut Squash Soup by Daphne Oz
6
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Butternut squash is one of my favorite bases because it's slightly sweet and goes well with many different spice combinations, from ginger cookies to curries to a simple thyme and sage combo that our family loves at Thanksgiving. I added a little Jamaican jerk seasoning to this soup, which gives it a slightly tropical twist with the addition of coconut milk.
Ingredients
Olive oil
3 Tbsp
Uncooked onion
1 medium, yellow, diced
Uncooked butternut squash
4 cup(s), cubed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Ground allspice
¼ tsp
Ground cumin
¼ tsp
Dried oregano
½ tsp
Garlic clove
2 clove(s), minced
Raw turmeric root
1 Tbsp, minced or grated (or more to taste)
Dried dates
2 medium, pitted
Canned unsweetened light coconut milk
¾ cup(s)
Low sodium vegetable broth
2 cup(s)
Kosher salt
1 pinch(es), or to taste
Black pepper
1 pinch(es), or to taste
Unsalted raw or dry-roasted green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 Tbsp, without shells, toasted
Chives
2 Tbsp, minced
Instructions
1
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, butternut squash and a generous pinch of salt and saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the allspice, cumin and oregano and stir to toast the spices, 1-2 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, fresh turmeric, dates, coconut milk and enough vegetable broth to barely cover all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer (boiling will risk breaking the coconut milk so be careful not to let it get too hot). Allow the soup to simmer 20 minutes to bring the flavors together.
4
Remove from the heat and use a hand blender to puree soup into a creamy-smooth consistency.
5
Add more broth to adjust consistency as desired. Season with additional salt, if needed, and pepper.
6
Bring the pureed mixture to a simmer again before serving. Divide into 4 vessels and serve the soup topped with fresh chives, toasted pepitas, and flaky salt.
7
Serving size: about 1 cup soup with 1/2 tbsp pepitas
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