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Winter Soup

Irresistibly Creamy Winter Soup to Warm Your Soul

This creamy winter soup is a comforting blend of butternut squash and white beans, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 4 cups Butternut squash Cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
For the Broth and Cream
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or coconut milk for lighter option
For the Protein
  • 1 can Cannellini beans Rinsed and drained
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • optional Cayenne pepper For heat

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add butternut squash, thyme, and smoked paprika. Toss and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and cannellini beans. Heat over low for another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste. Add cayenne if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with toasted seeds or croutons for added texture.

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