Name: Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 1 onion; 4 carrots; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs minced garlic; 2 tsp minced ginger; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup dry golden lentils; 1 can coconut milk; chives to garnish; 1 ½ cups cooked brown lentils; 1 tbs. olive oil; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp salt

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, there's a particular culinary delight that captures the essence of fall: Butternut Squash Soup. This velvety, golden-hued concoction is the epitome of comfort in a bowl, a warm and hearty embrace on a chilly day. With its rich, earthy flavors and a touch of sweetness, Butternut Squash Soup is a seasonal masterpiece that not only warms the body but also soothes the soul.

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Butternut Squash Soup is more than just a meal; it's an experience. We have added some of our delicious golden lentils to add more protein to the seasonal dish. It's a celebration of the harvest, a comforting hug on a chilly evening, and a canvas upon which you can unleash your culinary creativity. We have also topped this delicious creamy soup with crunchy brown lentils. This garnish adds some salt and texture to this dreamy dish.

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So, gather your apron, sharpen your knife, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty of fall, one bowl of Butternut Squash Soup at a time.

Butternut Squash Soup

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Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Author:

Palouse Brand

As fall's crisp air settles in, there's no better way to embrace the season than with a bowl of Butternut Squash Soup. Roasted butternut squash, sautéed onions, and aromatic spices come together to create a comforting, golden-hued masterpiece. With each spoonful, savor the sweet, earthy flavors that define autumn's culinary charm. Warm your heart and home with this easy-to-make, soul-soothing soup.

Ingredients

Butternut Squash Soup

1 butternut squash
1 onion
4 carrots
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry golden lentils
1 can coconut milk
chives to garnish

Crispy Lentils

1 ½ cups cooked brown lentils
1 tbs. olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt

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Directions

Butternut Squash Soup

Peel, and chop vegetables into quarter size pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot, saute vegetables for 10 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and continuing sautéing for another 5 minutes.
Add broth and lentils.
Simmer until done, about 20 minutes. You should be able to easily stick a fork through each piece of carrot or squash.
Puree soup in blender.
Return to stove and add coconut milk. Serve with chives and crispy bacon.

Crispy Lentils

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Pat cooked lentils dry using a towel. In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
Spread lentils evenly on baking tray. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Stirring every 10.