Butternut Squash Soup (In Half An Hour!)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
86%
Butternut Squash Soup (In Half An Hour!)
30 min.
8
252kcal
37.57%sweetness
100%saltiness
49.94%sourness
40.33%bitterness
56.23%savoriness
51.96%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This butternut squash soup is a delicious and healthy dish that can be prepared in just half an hour. It's perfect as a starter, snack, or even a light meal. With a health score of 86%, this soup is packed with nutrients and is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. The recipe yields eight servings, making it a great option for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

The star ingredient, butternut squash, is combined with black-eyed peas, collard greens, quinoa, and a blend of spices to create a flavorful and nourishing soup. The addition of kombu, a type of seaweed, adds depth of flavor and essential nutrients. This recipe is also very customizable; you can adjust the spices and ingredients to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs.

This soup is an excellent source of vitamins A, K, and C, providing over 240% of your daily vitamin A needs and significant amounts of vitamins K and C. It's also a good source of manganese, folate, and fiber, contributing to your daily requirements. The recipe includes healthy fats from olive oil and protein from black-eyed peas and quinoa, making it a well-rounded and satisfying dish.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a nutritious dish to add to your repertoire, this butternut squash soup is a fantastic choice. It's a tasty and convenient way to boost your vegetable intake and nourish your body.

Ingredients

  •  butternut squash peeled seeded cut into small cubes
  • can blackeyed peas 
  • servings collard greens cut into small pieces (my choice)
  • servings quinoa leftover cooked
  • piece kombu 
  • servings nutmeg 
  • olive oil 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 32 oz vegetable stock organic for its lack of unnecessary ingredients (I like the Pacifica brand )
  • small onion yellow

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In large pot, saute onion in butter, ghee or olive oil until soft
  2. Add cubed squash and saute for a couple of minutes
  3. Add vegetable stock and 1 3 inch piece of kombu and bring to a boil
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is soft (about 15 minutes)Using a slotted spoon, remove squash and puree in blender
  5. Return squash to pot and stir in black-eyed peas and cooked quinoa.
  6. Add greens for about five minutes until soft
  7. Add nutmeg, sea salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein13.28%
Fat22.23%
Carbs64.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.5
Glycemic Load
12.13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.504347826087%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
3.2mg
Quercetin
2.7mg

Taste

Sweetness:
37.57%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
49.94%
Bitterness:
40.33%
Savoriness:
56.23%
Fattiness:
51.96%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.7kcal
12.59%
Fat:6.49g
9.99%
Saturated Fat:1.3g
8.14%
Carbohydrates:42.39g
14.13%
Net Carbohydrates:33.88g
12.32%
Sugar:5.97g
6.63%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:666.45mg
28.98%
Protein:8.73g
17.46%
Vitamin A:12025.89IU
240.52%
Vitamin K:161.23µg
153.55%
Manganese:1.23mg
61.44%
Folate:179.35µg
44.84%
Vitamin C:33.24mg
40.29%
Fiber:8.51g
34.02%
Magnesium:122.28mg
30.57%
Phosphorus:236.22mg
23.62%
Vitamin E:3.34mg
22.28%
Potassium:672.78mg
19.22%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.09%
Copper:0.37mg
18.5%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.13%
Iron:3.1mg
17.21%
Calcium:158.12mg
15.81%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.27%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.09%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.83%
Selenium:4.39µg
6.27%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.12%
Source:Foodista