Butternut Squash Apple (Ready-to-Print Version)

A smooth, warmly spiced autumn blend of butternut squash and apples enhanced with cinnamon and creamy coconut milk.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed (approx. 4 cups)
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fruits

04 - 2 large Gala apples, peeled, cored, chopped

→ Liquids & Broth

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
07 - ½ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 2.5 ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
09 - 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) ground nutmeg
10 - 2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
11 - 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) freshly ground black pepper

→ Oils

12 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Add cubed butternut squash and chopped apples to the pot. Stir to combine with aromatics and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to slightly soften and enhance flavors.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and add vegetable bouillon cubes, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes until squash and apples are tender.
04 - Purée the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until completely smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender, then return soup to the pot.
05 - Stir in unsweetened full-fat coconut milk and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish as desired with a swirl of coconut milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Roasting the squash prior to cooking intensifies sweetness and adds caramelized depth.
02 - Passing the blended soup through a fine mesh sieve yields an exceptionally smooth texture.
03 - Adjust seasoning with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to balance sweetness.

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