Make this butternut corn soup and fall in love with each spoonful. This deliciously cozy recipe is ready in under an hour and serves 8 hungry people! It's also great for meal prep if you have leftovers.
6cupsbutternut squashpeeled and cubed, any squash will do!
2½cupswaterdivided
14ozcanned full fat coconut milk
14ozcanned canellinior white beans
2cupsfrozen yellow sweet corn
1tbsppaprika
1tspgarlic powder
1tspdried thyme
½tspdried sage
½tspcumin
1tspsea salt
½tspblack pepper
1tbsptomato paste
1small lemonjuiced
1tbspmaple syrup
To Serve
1large avocadocubed
½cupparsley leavesfinely chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium low heat. Add in the garlic, ginger and onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and onions are beginning to become soft. Add in the carrot and celery and sauté for 3-4 more minutes, adding more oil as needed. Add in the cubed squash with 1/2 cup of the water. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes until the squash is fork tender.
Remove the lid and add in the canned coconut milk, remaining water, beans, corn, spices and tomato paste. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
Stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice and season to taste. Serve hot topped with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh avocado.