Soothing Squash Ginger Soup

Prep:15minCook:40min

Was really good - nice level of sweetness. Didn't use a food processor - just used a potato masher. If you don't have energy to peel and chop a butternut squash, buy about 4 cups of packaged pre-cubed squash from the grocery store.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:54:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories162.4 kcal (8%)

Total Fat5.2 g (7%)

Carbs28.6 g (11%)

Sugars9.5 g (11%)

Protein3.2 g (6%)

Sodium750.6 mg (38%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 Tbspvirgin coconut oil

ghee, or butter

1yellow onion

cut in half and then quartered

3cloves garlic

minced

1 Tbspginger root

chopped, peeled

1 tsptumeric

¾ tspsea salt

pepper

1butternut squash

peeled, de-seeded, and cut in 2-inch cubes

2carrots

peeled and chopped in 1-inch rounds

2Asian pears

peels on, diced

1sweet potato

peeled and chopped in 2-inch cubes

4 ½ cupsbroth

Phyto, Organic Chicken, or Strong Bones Broth

Extra Boosts

3 Tbspfresh parsley

chopped

3 Tbsppumpkin seeds

2 tspextra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat and add the coconut oil.

Pot

Step 2

Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent and soft.

Step 3

Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the turmeric, salt, and pepper and coat the onions, garlic, and ginger in the spices, allowing them to lightly cook for about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the squash, carrots, pears, sweet potato, and broth to the pot and stir well.

Step 5

Cover the pot, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are soft.

Step 6

Ladle the soup into a blender or food processor to blend until it's creamy and smooth. (You can also use a hand blender.) Be careful during this step, because the soup will be piping hot. Start blending on low first, hold the blender lid down firmly with a towel and don't overfill it, then incrementally increase the speed.