Persian Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

A twist on roasted butternut squash soup, using Persian inspired spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and dried rose petals.

10 minutes

55 minutes

Difficulty

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	27519
Fat:	27 g
Carbohydrates:	6816 g
Protein:	683 g
Calculated per serving.

by cinnamoneats

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Serves: 2

Ingredients

3 lb 3 lb 3 lb Butternut Squash, peeled, de-seeded, cut into cubes
1 whole 1 whole 1 whole Onion, sliced into half moons
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
0.5 Tbsp 0.5 Tbsp 0.5 Tbsp Rose Petals, to garnish
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Cumin, ground
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Cardamom Seed, ground
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil, Organic
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
4 cup 4 cup 4 cup Chicken Broth (Organic, Free Range, Low Sodium)
0.5 cup 0.5 cup 0.5 cup Coconut Milk
1 pinch 1 pinch 1 pinch Sea Salt, to taste

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat oven to 425F/220C.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl add your cubed butternut squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried rose petals, cumin and cardamom. Toss to coat.
Pour the seasoned butternut squash into the lined baking dish and pour over the melted coconut oil.
Bake for 45-50 mins or until the butternut squash is tender.
While the butternut squash is baking, heat the grass-fed butter in a skillet.
Cook the sliced onion on a low heat, making sure to stir frequently until turning golden and softened.
Once the butternut squash is done, remove from the oven.
Blend butternut squash, onions and chicken broth until smooth.
Stir in your heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk.
Taste and add sea salt as desired.
To serve, sprinkle some more dried rose petals on top.