Description
This Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash and sweet potatoes with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and chili flakes. Creamy coconut milk adds richness, while the heat from chili powder and flakes makes it a wonderfully warming dish.
Ingredients
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1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
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2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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400 ml (1 ½ cups) tin full-fat coconut milk (reserve 2 tablespoons for serving)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin (*see notes)
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½ teaspoon cinnamon (*see notes)
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¼ teaspoon chili powder (*see notes)
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1 teaspoon chili flakes (*see notes)
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750 ml (3 cups) vegetable or chicken stock or water (*see notes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and garlic, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
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Add the Vegetables and Spices: Add the chopped butternut squash and sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and chili flakes, cooking for another minute to bloom the spices.
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Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock (or water) and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Blend the Soup: Once the vegetables are soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender.
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Add Coconut Milk: Stir in the full-fat coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to fully incorporate the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, and drizzle with the reserved coconut milk for a creamy garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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If you want a spicier soup, you can increase the amount of chili powder or chili flakes.
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For a more complex flavor, consider roasting the butternut squash and sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup.
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You can use water instead of stock for a lighter version, though the stock adds more depth of flavor.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, you can add extra stock or water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmered, Blended
- Cuisine: American