This butternut squash soup with bone broth is perfect for any fall setting, dinner, or day you just need a little comfort. Loaded with protein, antioxidants, and fibre, this soup is so delicious and warming that all of its actual health benefits will seem like an afterthought!
Organika is a Canadian family-owned business of 33 years that is committed to helping people love living healthy. Their chicken & beef bone broths are collagen and protein-rich, and they provide a variety of important health benefits, such as gut healing, supporting joint health, and improving skin health. But making it at home is a time-consuming endeavor. Enter Organika’s Bone Broth: the answer for the busy yet health-conscious! A 100% pure and natural product free from antibiotics, hormones, and additives such as emulsifiers and fillers.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH BONE BROTH
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (yes, again)
- 1 granny smith apple
- 1/2 onion
- 1 knob ginger (1-2 inches)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 can of full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups water mixed with 4 tbsp of Organika’s Chicken or Beef Bone Broth Powder
Instructions:
- Pre-heat oven to 400° degrees
- Peel and dice the butternut squash and the sweet potato into medium-sized chunks
- In a bowl, toss together the squash and potato with avocado oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and the garlic cloves
- Roast until fork tender, which is usually after 25 minutes
- While those are roasting, peel and dice the apple, ginger, and onion
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium heat and sauté the apple, onion, and ginger
- Note: do this step only when the roasting is near done (as you will combine shortly after)
- Add the cayenne and the desired amount of salt and pepper
- After 5 minutes, add in the roasted ingredients and cook everything together for 2-3 minutes
- Add in bone broth mixture and coconut milk and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, cook on low to medium heat for about 15 minutes (until everything is completely soft and cooked through)
- Remove from heat and blend together with an immersion blender (or transfer small portions into a big blender)
- Taste and add more seasoning if needed
- Optional: Serve with extra coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, and fresh sourdough!
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