| Cozy Butternut Squash Soup |
A comforting and simple butternut squash soup that's natural... |
vegan, gluten-free, soup, autumn, comfort food |
{"title":"Cozy Butternut Squash Soup","description":"A comforting and simple butternut squash soup that's naturally gluten-free and vegan, perfect for fall. Easy to prepare with stovetop, Crock-Pot, or Instant Pot options.","full_ingredient_list":["1 tablespoon olive oil","1 white onion, peeled and diced","4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced","2 cups vegetable broth","1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped","1 Granny Smith apple, cored and roughly chopped","1 medium (about 3\u20134 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced","1 sprig fresh sage","1\/8 teaspoon cayenne","pinch of ground cinnamon","pinch of nutmeg","1\/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk","fine sea salt, to taste","freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste","Optional garnishes: smoked paprika, extra drizzle of unsweetened coconut milk"],"components":[{"name":"Soup Base","ingredients":[{"name":"olive oil","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["canola oil","vegetable oil"]},{"name":"white onion","quantity":"1, peeled and diced","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["yellow onion","shallots"]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"4, peeled and minced","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["garlic powder"]},{"name":"vegetable broth","quantity":"2 cups","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["chicken broth","water"]},{"name":"carrot","quantity":"1, peeled and roughly chopped","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["parsnip"]},{"name":"Granny Smith apple","quantity":"1, cored and roughly chopped","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["any other apple variety"]},{"name":"butternut squash","quantity":"1 medium (about 3\u20134 lb), peeled, seeded and diced","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["pumpkin","kabocha squash"]},{"name":"fresh sage","quantity":"1 sprig","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["dried sage"]},{"name":"cayenne pepper","quantity":"1\/8 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["chili powder"]},{"name":"ground cinnamon","quantity":"1 pinch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["allspice"]},{"name":"nutmeg","quantity":"1 pinch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"unsweetened coconut milk","quantity":"1\/2 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["heavy cream","half and half"]},{"name":"fine sea salt","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"freshly-cracked black pepper","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Stovetop, Crock-Pot or Instant Pot","Immersion Blender or Traditional Blender"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and saut\u00e9 for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.","tips":"This step is optional for the Crock-Pot version."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add vegetable broth, carrot, apple, butternut squash, sage, cayenne, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove sage and stir in coconut milk.","tips":"Ensure all vegetables are submerged in broth."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Use an immersion blender to pur\u00e9e the soup until smooth. Alternately, pur\u00e9e in batches using a traditional blender.","tips":"Be careful when blending hot liquids in a traditional blender."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Season soup generously with salt and pepper. Serve warm with your choice of garnishes.","tips":"Consider garnishing with fried sage leaves, smoked paprika, or additional coconut milk."}]}],"prep_time":"20 minutes","cook_time":"30 minutes","total_time":"50 minutes","servings":"6-8","tags":["vegan","gluten-free","soup","autumn","comfort food"],"notes":"The soup can be customized with various spices or extra ingredients like rice or grains. You can also roast the vegetables for added flavor."} |
