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Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Marigold Voss

Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

A bold and creamy soup made with roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and warming spices. This spicy, comforting soup is naturally vegan, filling, and perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
  • 2 cups Butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1½ cups Sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin toasted if possible
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika adds depth
  • ½ tsp Chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth low sodium
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Coconut milk optional, for creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice fresh

Equipment

  • 1 Large soup pot Heavy-bottom
  • 1 Baking tray For roasting vegetables
  • 1 Blender or immersion blender For smooth texture
  • 1 Knife Sharp
  • 1 Cutting board Vegetable prep

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss butternut squash and sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Spread vegetables on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
  4. Heat remaining olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  5. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
  6. Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
  7. Add roasted vegetables and vegetable broth to the pot.
  8. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  10. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  11. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

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Notes

  • Increase chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Coconut milk can be replaced with almond milk.
  • Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds or fresh cilantro.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.