Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, (divided)
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1/2 yellow onion, (diced)
  • 2 carrots, (diced)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup organic half and half ((can subs full fat coconut milk if vegan))

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. It's okay if some of the membrane remains (since it will be difficult to get it all out).
  • Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place the squash, cut-side down, on the sheet. Lightly drizzle the squash with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Place in the oven and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until you can easily insert a fork or knife into the softened flesh of the squash. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Once cool, scoop out the flesh of the squash using a spoon and discard the skin.
  • In a medium-sized pot, add the remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, salt, pepper and nutmeg and saute until the onions are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Then, add the squash and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a low-medium and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Using a blender, food processor or immersion blender, puree the mixture until completely smooth. Once smooth, return to the pot to medium-high heat and add the cream. Heat mixture until hot, but not to a boil.
  • Add salt and/or pepper to taste as needed.
  • For garnish, drizzle 1-2 tbsp. cream and a dash of nutmeg, if desired.