Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick
60 min.
12
109kcal

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Looking for a warm, creamy, and flavorful soup that is both healthy and satisfying? Our Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick is the perfect dish to indulge in during chilly weather. Packed with rich, nourishing ingredients like avocado, coconut oil, and chicken broth, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional butternut squash soup. The addition of spices like cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and ginger gives the soup an aromatic depth, while the creamy texture from the avocado elevates every spoonful.

Whether you're following a Paleo diet or simply seeking a wholesome, low-calorie dish, this soup is a crowd-pleaser. The natural sweetness of the squash balances beautifully with the warmth of the spices, and the optional chopped pecans add a lovely crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. It's not just a soup, it's an entire meal in a bowl, perfect as a starter, snack, or even a light lunch.

Easy to make and ready in under an hour, this Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick will soon become a staple in your kitchen. It’s a simple yet delicious way to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. So, grab your pot and immerse yourself in this cozy, flavorful dish—you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup vanilla almond milk 
  •  avocado chopped
  • tablespoons cayenne pepper 
  • quart chicken broth 
  • tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon for garnish
  • tablespoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoons ground nutmeg 
  • tablespoon honey 
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  •  butternut squashes peeled seeded chopped

Equipment

  • pot
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot coconut oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Stir squash, chicken broth, almond milk, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, honey, and ginger together in the pot with the onion; bring to a boil and cook until the squash is fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Puree soup with an immersion blender.
  4. Add avocado in small batches, pureeing each before adding the next.
  5. Garnish servings with additional cinnamon and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein6.76%
Fat67.36%
Carbs25.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.19
Glycemic Load
1.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.34434778794%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.54mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.11kcal
5.46%
Fat:8.93g
13.74%
Saturated Fat:2.93g
18.34%
Carbohydrates:7.72g
2.57%
Net Carbohydrates:4.75g
1.73%
Sugar:3.63g
4.03%
Cholesterol:1.58mg
0.53%
Sodium:302.23mg
13.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.02g
4.03%
Manganese:0.64mg
32.03%
Fiber:2.97g
11.9%
Vitamin C:8.67mg
10.5%
Vitamin A:444.12IU
8.88%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.06%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.83%
Potassium:243.17mg
6.95%
Folate:27.68µg
6.92%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.65%
Magnesium:22.34mg
5.58%
Vitamin K:5.59µg
5.32%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5%
Phosphorus:45.64mg
4.56%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.13%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.71%
Iron:0.64mg
3.57%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.46%
Calcium:32.27mg
3.23%
Selenium:1.03µg
1.46%
Source:Allrecipes