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Moroccan Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

This easy to make soup is one of my favorites to make because of the explosion of flavor! The flavors are so complex in this soup it will blow you away and it will be the hit of the dinner party!

  • Author: Everyday Gourmet with Blakely

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
114 oz can coconut milk
4 ounces goat cheese (plus more for topping)
pomegranate seeds
chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

In a heavy bottomed pot heat up the coconut oil
Add the red bell pepper, butternut squash, and garlic. Let it cook for about 5 minutes
To the vegetables add all of the spices: curry, paprika, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper
Stir everything together and let it cook for another 5 minutes
Add in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring it to a simmer, put the lid on, and let it cook until the butternut squash is cooked through- about 20-25 minutes
Add the goat cheese once the soup is cooked, allowing the goat cheese to melt a little
Let the soup cool slightly before pureeing in a blender or food processor
Add the pureed soup back to the pan and heat through
To serve ladle in the soup to your bowl and top it with more goat cheese, chopped cilantro, and pomegranate seeds
That’s it! This easy to make flavorful soup will become your go-to recipe!