Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
This recipe is one I cook frequently, even when I'm not on the Daniel Fast. The flavors remind me of autumn with its cooler weather and falling leaves.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, and add onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add water or broth and remaining ingredients to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. (You may need to do this in two batches because filling your processor or blender more than half full could cause the hot soup to pop the lid.) Return to heat, and stir well. Use a whisk, if necessary, to smooth out the texture. Cook another 5-10 minutes, and serve.
- Yield: 6 servings (serving size = about 1 cup)
Notes
- Use leeks instead of onions (white parts only).
- If you don’t have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use a store-brought brand that’s Daniel Fast friendly. I recommend Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock.
Could you substitute sweet potato for pumpkin?
And would sweetpotato & pumpkin be a good combo?
Hi, Grace. Yes, I think pumpkin would be a nice substitution. And you could certainly combine sweet potato with pumpkin. Thanks for your question!
I just made this (used 2 cups of veggie broth because that’s all I had and 2 cups of water) and oh man it is delicious!!! Perfect and hearty for this cold New York day. I’ll definitely be revisiting this recipe (seems like it would also freeze well). Thanks!
I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂 Yes, it’s perfect for a cold day. And any day, for that matter. 😉
I love your almond butter bites. I tweek occasionally depending on what I have on hand and I roll mine in the coconut instead of it being within the bites. Have shared them with friends and family. They are one of my favorite snacks. I also have enjoyed all the soups too that I have made so far, my favorite is the potato one. Shared it with my book club and they all loved it; easy, good, and warm on a cold winter days. Getting ready to make the butternut squash and sweet potato one this afternoon. Thank you for your input and your sight. It has been encouraging. Fighting the good fight in 2016! Many blessings to you, Kristen.
Rosie, thanks so much for your feedback! I always love hearing when people enjoy the recipes. 🙂 You mentioned three of my favorites in your comments. May God bless you abundantly as you seek Him!
Is this like the Autumn Squash soup you can get at Panera Bread?
It’s very similar. So, yes, if you like that Autumn Squash, you should enjoy this recipe!
Made it last night……loved by all took rest to work for lunch great meal
Made this morning. Sweet and warm on a cold winter day. Had your massaged kale with avocado with it. Lunch was amazing!
Rosie, I’m so glad you enjoyed both recipes! I love success stories. 🙂