creamy butternut squash soup
it was 65 degrees here just the other day and i went to bed last night wondering if it was a little silly i’d waited so long to share a favorite creamy vegan soup recipe with you.
then waking up to fresh snow this morning i was quickly reminded the joys of springtime. i found myself feeling reassured there’s plenty of time to enjoy a delicious butternut squash soup before summer rattles around.
who am i kidding? back in my trip leading days we (12-12 years olds and 2 other trip leaders) woke up to six inches of snow–ON THE 4TH OF JULY! granted we set camp near 12,000ft, but still.
this would have been a perfect breakfast to lift our spirits had we packed in an oven and blender. there were few happy campers on that snowy summer morning.
at least the leaders were able to brew up a little coffee before a long sloppy hike back to our pick-up point and the two hour drive back to home base with unhappy girls.
side note: we were back to camp around lunch and the girls didn’t miss any of the pool party and bbq with the boys camp. massive attitude adjustments were had by all.
back to the soup.
it’s simple enough to make that its been deemed no frills worthy and debuted on the most recent meal plan.
and the good news?
not one unhappy camper during the no frills adventure!
creamy vegan butternut squash soup
what you’ll need:
1 medium butternut squash-peeled, seeded, roughly chopped
2 medium carrots-ends removed, roughly chopped
1 medium granny smith apple, cored and roughly chopped
1/2 medium white onion-end removed, peeled, roughly chopped
31/2 cups water
1 can coconut milk-full fat, unsweetened
2 tablespoons avocado, olive, or coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
what to do:
- preheat over to 400.
- in a large bowl, mix squash, spices, onion, apple, and oil. mix well and place on an unbleached parchment lined cookie sheet.
- place in oven and roast 30-40 minutes.
- remove and allow to cool.
- place coconut milk, water, roasted veggies in a blender and run on high until smooth and creamy. don’t be afraid to add small amounts of water so your blender runs smoothly.
how to store and use:
this is a large batch and makes about one liter. it stores well in a sealed container and is quite versatile. i love making a batch over the weekend to use throughout the week as i create healthy meals. i don’t mind it cold and it easily warms on the stovetop. eat it hot or cold on its own or serve it up with sweet spuds and kale or arugula salad. it also mixes well with quinoa and brown or wild rice.
what are your favorite soups or meal prep routines you love? or what challenges do you face with meal planning or prep? let me know in the comments below!
This looks delicious! I try to cook a variety of styles of food and always on the lookout for tasty meatless options. Thanks for this recipe.
I love soup and at the rate at which this weather is refusing to get better, this soup does sound great to have and make.
Yummy! This sounds so delicious and flavorful! I’ll have to try this! Love making new vegan recipes!
Creamy soups are the best! So happy to have a healthy version to try now. Thanks for the recipe!
This sounds delicious and I’ve been wanting to try butternut squash! Thanks for the recipe!
This soup looks sooo yummy! I HAVE to try this recipe this weekend!
This sounds soooo good! Definitely saving this recipe for later so I can try it out!
Liz
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
This is one of my favorite soups, love your variation with the apples. I can’t wait to try it.
My husband is a vegan. I would definitely try this for him. Delicious!
great kushi, hope he enjoys it!
Creamy soups are all I can dream of when its cold outside. This recipe seems delicious. Gotta try it!
– http://www.allshethings.com
i’m just getting into soups and can’t believe it’s taken so long, they’re delicious!
I love butternut squash soup, especially in the fall/winter. I love that your version is vegan! Can’t wait to try it!
xoxo
Annie
This looks so yummy. You should also post the kale and arugula salad you mentioned to eat with this! I’m curious to know how to make it!
xoxo
Annie
both salads are linked–so you just have to click and it’ll take you right there!
This sounds so comforting and delicious. Will be trying it out for myself next week. Vegan love to you! xx http://www.aceandboogie.com
yes–comforting, that’s perfect word…enjoy it and cheers!
Mmm…your butternut squash soup sounds so incredibly delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your special recipe.
It sounds great – I wish you had a picture of more than an empty bowl so I could see the soup in it’s full glory!
I love the image of the empty bowl and the recipe hints at a wonderful pot of flavour that this soup is. I will try it and have it with rice or quinoa as suggested.
thanks kim, hope you enjoy it (:
I love creamy soup so much and here I am reading a detailed and rich recipe!! I will definitely try this out. Thank you!
excellent, enjoy!
I’m roasting veggies right now. But I’ve never made soup from roasted vegetables. This seems so yummy.
the flavor is just delightful–in my opinion (:
The soup sounds delicious.. even in the springtime (;
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
I love finding new healthy recipes to try with my family and this sounds absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
awesome daisy, all ages have enjoyed this one so far–hope you all do too!
This soup looks so healthy and I love that it is vegan and gluten-free. I’m always on the lookout for home-made easy to make meals and I just added your delicious soup to the bunch. Thanks so much for sharing!
great ana, home-made and easy is my favorite group to be in (: enjoy the soup!
This looks so delish! Perfect for this never-ending winter I’m having!
same thing is happening here-it’s even snowing again today! enjoy the soup and stay warm (:
This sounds delicious and there are a few more cool days left here in Florida, I think I will take advantage and try this tonight. Butternut squash is my favorite and I am always looking for new recipes. Thank you!
it seems like everyone is having a chilly spring this year, enjoy the soup!