Butternut Squash Soup
This is hands down one of my all time favorite soups to make in the fall! Who doesn’t love a savory sweet creamy bowl of goodness! With this type of veggie based soup, we want to make sure that we add in a good source of fat and protein to support a balanced meal that will stick with us, keeping us fueled through the day. To do that we want to incorporate a few things:
Using bone broth in place of a regular stock: Bone broth has about 10 gram of protein per cup. Using bone broth is a great way to boost the protein in your meal, not to mention the added gut healing nutrients and anti-inflammatory amino acids!
Top your soup with shredded chicken, goat cheese, or stir in a serving of collagen. This will also add in protein and fat to your meal which will help keep your blood sugar stable through the day.
By adding in sources of protein and fat to your meal, you will be working to keep your blood sugar stable as well as supporting a healthy metabolism!
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
1 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 large butternut squash about 4-5 pounds total, peeled and diced into chunks
4 medium apples, roughly diced
3-4 cups bone broth
½ teaspoon sea salt
1-2 tbsp fresh sage, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
Shredded chicken or collagen for extra protein
Crumbled goat cheese
Fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, or thyme
Cream or Coconut milk
DIRECTIONS
In a large stockpot, heat the fat over low. Add the onions and cook until very tender.
Add squash and apples to the pot along with 2 cups of broth. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat to low, then cover, and cook until the squash and apples are very soft, about 20 to 30 minutes (the smaller the pieces the faster it will cook).
Once the apples and squash are tender, puree the soup with an immersion blender (or carefully transfer it to a food processor or blender). Stir in remaining broth. Add more broth until desired consistency is reached. The soup will thicken somewhat when cooled.
Stir in the salt, sage, and black pepper to taste. Divide into bowls and top with chicken, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. Alternatively, stir in 1 serving of collagen peptides in place of chicken.
Stir in a few tablespoons of cream or coconut milk for added creaminess if desired
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