Paleo Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

By ROBandSEAN

The ingredients are quite simple: a squash, an apple, an onion, and carrots. A little bit of tartness from the green apple balances the sweetness of the squash, with some heat added by chili powder. Multiple levels of flavor develop wonderfully together from the spices added throughout the process.

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash (about 5 lbs)
• 1 green apple, sliced and cored
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 3 cups chicken broth
• Instructions

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 100mins
Adapted from paleogrubs.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash, olive oil, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Mix together, coating the squash well. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
2
Next, in the same bowl that the butternut squash was in, toss the apple slices, onion, and carrots to coat with the remnants. Place on a second rimmed baking sheet and add both baking sheets to the oven. Roast for 35-40 minutes until soft, stirring once.
3
Heat up ghee over medium heat in a large pot on the stove. Add the roasted ingredients and then the chicken broth. Add 1 teaspoon each of salt, cinnamon and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4
Using an immersion blender, combine the ingredients until smooth, or transfer to a blender to puree. Serve warm.