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All in One Pot Winter Squash Soup

No matter the time of year, there is a soup for every season. Winter squash soup and chilly weather go together like peas and carrots.
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Soup
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, for avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 small potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 4 cups winter squash, peeled, seeded, & cubed
  • 32 oz vegetable broth, or chicken broth
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
    2 Tbsp olive oil,
  • Add onion, garlic, and a dash of salt. Stir to coat with oil and cook until fragrant and soft.
    1 medium onion,, 2 cloves garlic,, 1 tsp sea salt
  • Add carrots, celery, potatoes, squash, broth, thyme, and salt to the pot.
    2 carrots,, 2 small potatoes,, 4 cups winter squash,, 32 oz vegetable broth,, 2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp sea salt, 2 ribs celery,
  • Bring to boil and simmer covered for 45 minutes or until all vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat and allow soup to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Gently blend using an immersion blender or in batches using a regular blender. Blend just until smooth, but do not over-blend - then return blended soup to the pot.
  • Add nutmeg, extra salt, and pepper to taste.
    1 tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp nutmeg, 1 dash ground black pepper
  • Serve warm topped with toasted pumpkin seeds (see below) and chopped parsley.

Notes

Optional: Toasted pumpkin seeds and parsley 
How to Toast Pumpkin Seeds:
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add pumpkin seeds and continuously stir until you begin to hear them pop.
  3. Continue stirring until all seeds are roasted and slightly brown.
  4. Remove from heat and transfer seeds to a bow. Add a dash of soy sauce, tamari, or sea salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1543mg | Potassium: 1482mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 30840IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 3mg