Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger

By á-3209

Ingredients

• 1 med-large butternut squash, cubed
• 2 tbs olive oil, divided
• 1 tbs toasted sesame oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/3 cup carrot, diced
• 1/3 cup celery, diced
• 2 tbs fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 2 tbs cilantro or parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Lay cubed squash in single layer on sheet pan. Add 1 tbs olive oil, toasted sesame oil, pinch of salt and pepper and toss; spread squash evenly and place pan in oven. Roast 15 to 20 mins, turning a few times, til fork tender and has begun to carmelize.
3. In large pot heat remaining olive oil over med-high heat. Add onion and saute 3 to 5 mins, til translucent. Add carrot, celery, ginger and pinch of salt and saute another 3 to 5 mins, til veggies are soft.
4. Add roasted squash and juices to pot and cook, stirring 2 to 3 mins. Add veggie stock and simmer 3 to 5 mins more.
5. Puree all ingredients in blender or use emersion blender. Stir in lime juice. Add more s & p, top with parsley.