Fall is here and I am so excited for all the veggies of the season. One of my favorite is butternut squash. The bright color tells you that it is rich in carotenoids which are anti-oxidants. These nutrients will help you fight inflammation and give you vitamin A your body needs to function at its optimal potential. Not sure how you’ll like it? Try this yummy soup recipe that will make it taste great.
Coconut Broccoli Butternut Squash Soup
Jeanette Kimszal: Jeanette
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken fat
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 24 oz butternut squash peeled and chopped into pieces (you can buy bags already cut to save time!)
- 3 broccoli crowns chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk (I like Trader Joe's brand)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot place the butternut squash and broccoli pieces
- Top with the chicken broth and chicken fat
- Cook on medium to low heat until the butternut squash and broccoli is soft
- Use a hand blender and blend until the the butternut squash and broccoli is pureed
- Add the coconut milk, garlic, and cinnamon and continue to cook until a thick consistency
- Add pepper to taste
- Let cool and serve