Creamy Butternut Cashew Soup

  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 5
  • Serving Size: 4.0 ounces
  • Stage: 2 Post-Op (Full Liquids)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Butternut squash, cubed - 2 cups (280 grams)
  • Yellow onion - 1/3 medium (53 grams)
  • Garlic clove - 1 medium (4 grams)
  • Ginger - 1/2 tbsp (5 grams)
  • Olive oil - 1 tbsp (14 grams)
  • Vegetable broth - 2 cups (480 grams)
  • Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain - 2 oz (57 grams)
  • Cashew butter - 2 tbsp (32 grams)(can substitute with almond butter)
  • Italian seasoning - 1/2 tsp
  • Basil, dried leaves - 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/4 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Peel the butternut squash and cut it into cubes. To learn how to peel and cube watch this video.
  2. Chop the onion and mince the garlic and the ginger.
  3. Mix all the spices in a small bowl: Italian seasoning, basil, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place a medium/large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and onion. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the butternut cubes, ginger, garlic and spices. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add the vegetable broth. Mix and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes (the butternut should be easily broken with a fork).
  7. Carefully transfer to a blender and add the cashew butter and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth (no chunks). Serve and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Any leftover uncooked butternut squash stays fresh in the fridge for 1-2 weeks (in an airtight container).

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 110
  • Protein 3 grams
  • Carbs 11 grams
  • Fat 7 grams
  • Fiber 2 grams
  • Sugar 3 grams
  • Iron 6% DV
  • Calcium 8% DV
  • Sodium 12% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Make sure the cashew or almond butter is 100% natural and that there are no added oils or sugars in the ingredients list (a bit of salt is ok).

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.