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Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup: 3 Irresistible Variations

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A creamy and spicy soup made with roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes, blended with coconut milk and warming spices.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small butternut squash (about 700-900g or 23 cups), peeled and chopped
  • 2 sweet potatoes (about 275g or 2 cups), peeled and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 ml (1 ½ cups) tin full fat coconut milk, reserve 2 tablespoons for serving
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 750 ml (3 cups) vegetable or chicken stock or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
  2. Peel and cut the butternut squash and sweet potatoes into large chunks (about 2 inches). Slice the onion into half-moons.
  3. Place all the vegetables and garlic cloves in a roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden around the edges.
  5. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a medium saucepan.
  6. Pour in 4–6 cups (1–1.5 litres) of water or vegetable stock over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully covered.
  7. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the vegetables are completely tender.
  8. Blend the soup until smooth.
  9. Stir in the coconut milk and whisk to combine. Add chili flakes and adjust seasoning with more spices, salt, and pepper.
  10. Swirl reserved coconut milk on top and garnish with fresh chopped coriander before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Roasting and Blending
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg