Dairy free butternut squash soup will remind you of your childhood and is the perfect feel good meal you can make year round. Using fresh squash and other vegetables you can make this smooth vegetarian soup for dinner.
2lbsbutternut squashpeeled, seeds removed, chopped into 1" pcs.
3celerycut into 1" chunks
3carrotscut into 1" chunks
1tspthyme
6wholegarlic cloves
1onioncut into 1" chunks
1tbspchili powder
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
3tbspolive oil
1 1/2cvegetable brothmore at end to thin it out if you want
1/2ccoconut milkfor dairy free, or heavy cream for "regular"
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a large bowl, add in vegetables and coat with olive oil. Add seasonings and gently toss to coat. Then pour on to your cookie sheet and roast for 1 hour.
Remove pan from the oven and allow vegetables to cool slightly, remove skin from garlic. In small batches, place vegetables into a food processor with a quarter cup of broth or so. Pulse until desired consistency. Pour into a pot. Repeat process until all vegetables have been pureed.
Mix soup, and add in remaining broth, less for a thicker soup. Turn heat to medium to reheat soup. If desired, add in coconut milk and/or heavy cream for a creamy version of butternut squash soup.