Thursday, February 1, 2018

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

1 medium butternut squash seeded and chunked
1 medium onion chopped
4 peeled carrots sliced 
4 celery stalks sliced (can add leaves)
1 sweet apple peeled and chunked
2 fresh garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil 
4 cups broth of choice (bone, chicken or vegetable)
1 cup full fat coconut milk
1 spring of fresh rosemary
Small handful of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried sage
Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

1. Add all vegetables, thyme, garlic and apples to large pan. Toss with salt and olive oil and roast at 425 for about 30 minutes till vegetables are tender. 
2. Add vegetables to large pot with broth, rosemary, bay leaves and sage and bring to a simmer for about 30 minutes. 
3. Using either an immersion mixer or vitamix, purée vegetable broth mixture till smooth. 
4. Add coconut milk to puréed soup and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately!

Enjoy!