Spicy Butternut Squash Soup: Easy Sweet Potato Delight Recipe
This spicy butternut squash and sweet potato soup is a delicious and easy recipe that’s perfect for cozy dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smooth texture or left chunky for more texture.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup