Roasted Fall Harvest Soup

Recipe for Roasted Fall Harvest Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups butternut squash, cubed
3 large firm apples, cubed
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
4-5 cups chicken broth, preferably organic, divided
2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. allspice
Sea salt and black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.

2. Combine butternut squash, apples, red onion, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and melted coconut oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

3. Spread seasoned butternut squash mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Place in preheated oven and roast until squash is fork tender; approximately 25-30 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before transferring one quarter of the roasted veggie mixture to a high-powered blender.

Add one cup of chicken broth to container and blend until smooth. Add a little more broth, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.

5. Transfer puree to a large soup pot and repeat process with remaining vegetables and chicken broth. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until soup is heated through; approximately 5-10 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings, as desired, before serving.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

You can serve this hearty, healthy, and delicious soup along with a healthy salad for a light meal, no matter the season.

Serves: 4-6

Enjoy this Roasted Fall Harvest Soup any time of the year!