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Recipe: Dr. Jiwani’s Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup is one of those characteristic fall favourites I yearn for, as the leaves turn colours and you start to notice a nip in the air. Of all the squashes, I find butternut squash the loveliest for recipes. For a while I would hurriedly buy the cartons of soup, reheating and hacking the flavour.

Dr. Jiwani’s Butternut Squash Soup is ideal for those looking for a warm, comforting meal or starter, yet Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Corn-Free, suitable for even those following Paleo, Keto, Vegan & Grain-Free Diets.

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash:

• Low in Calories & Carbohydrates

• High Fiber for Weight Loss , Stabilizing Blood Sugars & Bowel Regularity

• High Potassium Source for Normalizing Blood Pressure

• High Vitamin A levels over 350% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)

• Improves Immunity & Vision

• Improves Skin Appearance

• High Antioxidants Reduce Inflammation

Once my health became an issue, I started reading labels and was astonished to find so much sugar & potential allergens (read “organic spices” as that could be anything) in the carton soups, including a net 18 grams of Carbs per cup!

This year I served Dr. Jiwani’s Butternut Squash Soup as the appetizer to our Thanksgiving meal and it was a huge hit so I thought I would share it as it is quite easy to make!

Dr. Jiwani’s Butternut Squash Soup

Serving: 16 - 20 servings

Dry Ingredients

4 Organic Yellow Onions, Medium Sized, Diced

2 Organic Granny Smith Apples, Diced

Spices

2 tablespoons Organic Ginger, Fresh, Grated

6 cloves Organic Garlic, Minced

1 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt

½ teaspoon Organic Cayenne (use more for extra spiciness)

Wet Ingredients

2 Organic Butternut Squash, Large Sized

8 cups Dr. Jiwani’s Homemade Vegetable Stock

1 ½ cup Organic Coconut Milk / Coconut Cream

4 tbsp Organic Coconut Oil

2 tbsp Organic Raw Coconut Nectar / Yacon Syrup

Instructions

Roast Squash:

1. Preheat Oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Line Large Cookie Sheet with Foil
3. Cut Butternut Squash in half, placing 4 halves flesh side down onto cookie sheet
4. Roast in Oven for 50 - 60 minutes
5. Butternut Squash is done when soft & mushy; Continue to roast if not soft enough
6. Let Butternut Squash cool before scooping it out
7. Butternut Squash should easily separate from its skin, otherwise not roasted enough

Vegetable Stock:

1. Make Dr. Jiwani’s Homemade Vegetable Stock first
2. Dr. Jiwani’s Homemade Vegetable Stock may be frozen or refrigerated when made ahead of time

Butternut Squash Soup:

1. Fine chop Onions in Food Processor
2. Heat Coconut Oil in Stockpot over medium heat
3. Add & Sauté Onions for 5 minutes
4. Add Spices & Sauté for another 5 minutes
5. Add Roasted Butternut Squash meat into Stockpot with Onions & Spices
6. Add 8 cups of Dr. Jiwani’s Homemade Vegetable Stock
7. Cook on low heat to simmer for 15 minutes or more, melding and deepening flavours
8. Add Coconut Nectar / Yacon Syrup to sweeten
9. Puree with an Immersion Hand Blender or Blend in the Vita-Mix
10. Blend more for a smoother, velvety finish
11. After pureeing soup in the Vita-Mix, pour blended soup back into the Stockpot
12. Reheat the Butternut Squash Soup on low heat
13. Add Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream after reheating soup to simmer only
14. Avoid Boiling Soup once Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream is added to prevent a curdled look
15. Serve into Soup Bowls & Garnish with a Dollop of Coconut Milk & Thyme Sprig or Jalapeños
16. Refrigerate or Freeze Leftovers in Freezer Safe Glass Containers

Tips

• AVOID PLASTIC for storage due to cancer causing & hormone disrupting chemicals that leach into the food

• Please avoid your specific food allergies. This recipe is allergy-free as above, when the correct ingredients are used as per the recipe above

• Cool Soup first before pureeing in the Vita-Mix

• Always make sure Vita-Mix lid on snapped on shut securely and the dials are on low before starting it

• Avoid getting a partial 3rd degree burn like I did, when hot soup exploded as the Vita-Mix lid popped off, and scalded my forearm!

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