Kenz
Culinary Explorer
Try my home-cooked Squash Soup, so tasty and healthy!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of squash (such as butternut squash or acorn squash), peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional: heavy cream or coconut milk for creaminess
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced squash to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
- If desired, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk to add creaminess to the soup.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the squash soup hot, garnished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.