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1. This butternut squash soup is:
2. What does this soup taste like?
3. What are the ingredients in this soup?
4. How do I make black bean butternut squash soup?
5. Can I use leftover squash for this soup recipe?
6. What if I don't have a food processor?
7. Tips and tricks to make this butternut squash black bean soup amazing:
8. More soups you may like:
9. Recipe

This butternut squash soup is:

• healthy
• easy
• relatively quick (use leftover roasted squash to make this a 15 minute soup!)
• great for leftovers
• vegan and vegetarian
• gluten-free

What does this soup taste like?

This soup is thick - it's sort-of creamy, and its sweet and spicy. I love the sweetness of the squash mixing with spiced black beans in this soup. My husband, however, preferred to add a bit more salt to his soup to cut the sweetness a bit further. He doesn't like butternut squash though so the fact that he was even enjoying it was a massive win in this house! Topping it with some avocado chunks and sour cream gave it the perfect creamy touch as well.

What are the ingredients in this soup?

The ingredients are simple, healthy, and also happen to be completely vegan friendy!

• butternut squash - naturally sweet and abundant in the fall, I love how versatile squash can be!
• black beans - the second most important ingredient in this recipe; one 19 oz. can or about 2 cups of cooked beans
• spices - chili powder and cumin give this soup a delicious spicy twist
• onion and garlic - for flavor
• olive oil - helps with the roasting and frying parts in this recipe
• vegetable broth - you can use as much or as little as you'd like based on your desired thickness (I love super thick soup!) as well as the size of your squash (more broth is needed for larger squash and less for smaller)

How do I make black bean butternut squash soup?

Its really very simple to make this soup!

step one: roast the squash until fork tender, then allow to cool before removing skin

step two: fry onion and garlic in the bottom of a large sauce pan, then add spices, broth, squash and beans (reserive some beans to stir in after) and allow to simmer

step three: blend soup with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached (or use a blender, food processor etc.)

step four: add remaining beans, and any remaining vegetable stock you want to acheive deisred consistency, then serve warm with your favorite toppings

Can I use leftover squash for this soup recipe?

Yes, this is absolutely a great use for leftover squash - you will want about four cups of squash. If you don't have enough you can still make it but just be careful with how much broth you use so that you don't make it too think

What if I don't have a food processor?

If you dont have a food processor you can allow the soup to cool a bit and then use a blender or food processor. I prefer immersion blender because it is so much simpler to clean up.

Tips and tricks to make this butternut squash black bean soup amazing:

• try and get a good squash - you can't always tell from the outside but the tastier the squash the tastier the soup will be
• use a good quality vegetable broth when you are making this soup; lots of flavor comes from the broth you use so it's important to get one that tastes good!
• after the soup is done taste and adjust the salt level; I tend to be very conservative with salt usage at first because you can always add more but you can't take it away once its been added
• line your baking sheet with tin foil to make clean up so much easier when roasting the squash
• top the soup with some of your favorite toppings - I like sour cream and avocado but tortilla strips would be delicious too

More soups you may like:

• Roasted Carrot Butternut Squash Soup
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup