Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ½ inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 carrot, chopped
1 apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.