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butternut squash soup with ginger

Butternut Squash Soup

Dr. Jill Shainhouse, ND
On a damp, cold day what could be more appealing than a nice warm bowl of butternut squash soup?
Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium sized sweet vidalia onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger root about enough for 2-3 tbsp peeled and grated
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a stock pot
  • Saute the onions, garlic, carrots and squash until slightly softened
  • Add broth, ginger and spices
  • Bring to a boil, then set temperature lower to simmer
  • Cook about 1 hour or until squash is very soft
  • Puree to your own desired consistency
  • Enjoy!