Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Croutons & Fried Sage

Butternut Squash Soup 🍲

Perfect for chilly days!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled & cubed 🥄
• 1 onion, chopped 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
• 4 cups vegetable broth 🍶
• 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream (optional) 🥥
• 1 tsp cumin 🌟
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 🍂
• Salt & pepper, to taste 🧂
• Red Pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a pot, cook onion for 5 mins, add garlic for 1 min.
2. Boil: Add cubed squash, pour in broth. Simmer for 15-20 mins until tender. 🍲
3. Season: Stir in cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
4. Blend: Puree with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender).
5. Finish: Add coconut milk or cream for extra richness! 🥥

Serve: Top with crispy croutons, fried sage leaves, and red pepper flakes.