Recipe

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Hearty bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with chives, with a pot of soup and chopped chives on a cutting board in the background.

This simple soup brings out the true character of the squash. It has a nice rustic texture.

This serves about 4.

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion minced
  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ½” cubes
  • 1 ½ cups potatoes, skinned and cubed
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh chopped chives (and a little more for garnish)
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Large saucepan
  • Immersion blender or food processor
  • Heat olive oil in saucepan and add minced onion.
  • Cook until onions soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add squash, potatoes, stock, and paprika.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove pan from heat and process smooth with immersion blender or pour into food processor and process smooth.
  • Return pan to medium heat and if using food processor return soup to pan.
  • Slowly reheat.
  • Stir in chives just before serving.
  • Garnish with additional chives.
  • If you have time and like a little more depth to your soup, the squash and potatoes can be roasted.


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