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Spicy Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup (Easy Fall Dinner)
Allison Bryant

Spicy Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Warm up with this comforting, nutrient-dense soup that perfectly balances the sweetness of roasted winter squash, yams, and apples with the aromatic heat of red curry paste. This plant-based, velvety soup is naturally thickened without cream and makes for an excellent meal-prep staple, as flavors deepen beautifully over time. It is a gourmet, clean-energy dinner that is remarkably easy to prepare for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons alcohol-free red curry paste
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and apples, sautéing for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 20 minutes).
  6. Use an immersion blender to process the soup until completely smooth and velvety.
  7. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate flavors.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
  9. Serve warm, topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the soup thickens upon cooling, so add a splash of water or broth when reheating. Adjust the heat level by adding more cayenne or fresh bird's eye chili carefully. To save time, you can purchase pre-peeled and cubed squash.