How to Make Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Ginger and Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a cozy bowl of soup on a chilly evening, and this creamy butternut squash soup with fresh ginger and quinoa is the perfect recipe to warm you up from the inside out. This hearty and nutritious soup is not only delicious, but it's also packed with wholesome ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal to enjoy on a cold winter night or a nourishing dish to add to your weekly meal prep, this butternut sq...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil together in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, butternut squash, ginger, and cumin to onion and simmer over medium heat until squash is very soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour squash mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Bring salted water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir 1 tablespoon butter into cooked quinoa and season with salt. Spoon quinoa into soup.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 798mg