{"id":104,"date":"2023-11-14T18:22:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donaldson.wp.vandykmortgage.com\/?p=104"},"modified":"2023-11-14T18:22:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:22:59","slug":"roasted-butternut-squash-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/2023\/11\/14\/roasted-butternut-squash-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Butternut Squash Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ah, the first small signs of fall are weaving through the air! In our close-knit neighborhood, Wednesdays are synonymous with Winey Wednesday \u2013 a delightful tradition embraced by our group of friends. Every now and then, I join in the festivities, and this past week, I decided to play host. Picture this: a gentle fall breeze swirling outside, the warm glow of caf\u00e9 lights, and the comforting crackle of our fire table. With everyone contributing a tasty appetizer, I put on my thinking cap for a perfect dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my culinary exploration, I stumbled upon a gem of a recipe, and let me tell you, it was delicious! If you savor the rich, roasted, sweet notes of butternut squash soup, this one&#8217;s a winner. Plus, it&#8217;s a vegetarian delight \u2013 though I couldn&#8217;t resist adding a dollop of sour cream to my bowl for that extra indulgence. And for those with dietary preferences, it&#8217;s both gluten-free and oh-so-delicious! The secret ingredient? A touch of maple syrup, typically sourced directly from my family&#8217;s maple syrup farm in Maine. Unfortunately, I was fresh out, but a substitute worked wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as Thanksgiving approaches, I&#8217;m toying with the idea of featuring this culinary masterpiece on the festive table. Wishing you all a joyous and Happy Thanksgiving \u2013 may your celebrations be as flavorful as this delightful soup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Servings &#8211; 6 (1-cup servings)<\/li><li>Course &#8211; Side<\/li><li>Cuisine &#8211; Gluten Free, Vegan<\/li><li>Freezer Friendly &#8211; 1 month<\/li><li>Does it keep? 4-5 days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Soup Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5 cups cubed butternut squash, skin removed (~1 small butternut squash)<\/li><li>2 cups carrots (peeled and cut at an angle, ~1-inch slices<\/li><li>1\/2 medium white or yellow onion, sliced (~1 cup or 120 g)<\/li><li>5 cloves garlic, peeled (left whole or slightly crushed)<\/li><li>2 tsp avocado oil (if oil-free, sub a bit more maple syrup and\/or a little vegetable broth)<\/li><li>2 tsp maple syrup<\/li><li>1 healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper<\/li><li>1 1\/2 &#8211; 2 cups vegetable broth<\/li><li>2\/3 cup light coconut milk, plus more for serving (or sub cashew milk)<\/li><li>1\/4 tsp ground cinnamon<\/li><li>1 pinch nutmeg (optional)<\/li><li>1 pinch cayenne (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Serving (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Toasted croutons<\/li><li>Toasted pumpkin seeds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/donaldson.wp.vandykmortgage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/20231101_152222-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152222-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152222-2-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152222-2-768x655.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><figcaption>This is the maple syrup and avocado oil I used!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/donaldson.wp.vandykmortgage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/20231101_162541-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_162541-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_162541-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_162541-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_162541.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Here are a few other ingredients! I love all the different Kettle and Fire broth options!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donaldson.wp.vandykmortgage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/20231101_152747-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152747-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152747-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152747-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231101_152747.jpg 1421w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Seasoned and ready to go in the oven!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/donaldson.wp.vandykmortgage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/20231107_121007-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231107_121007-1.jpg 954w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231107_121007-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vandykmortgage.com\/donaldson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/20231107_121007-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><figcaption>Voila! The finished product. Delish! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper \/ adjust as needed if altering the serving size. <\/li><li>Add cubed squash, onion, carrots, and garlic to the baking sheet and drizzle with oil and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until squash and carrots are tender. <\/li><li>Transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven and add vegetable broth, coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg (optional), and cayenne (optional). Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. <\/li><li>Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender (that&#8217;s safe for hot foods) and blend until creamy and smooth. If you prefer a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth at this time. <\/li><li>Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste, maple syrup for sweetness, cinnamon for warmth, nutmeg for nuttiness, and cayenne for heat. <\/li><li>Enjoy as is, or top with pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or croutons and an extra drizzle of coconut milk (optional). Store the cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. 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