Butternut Squash Soup Recipe | Creamy, Cozy, and Packed with Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash (~1.2 kg), peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 750 ml vegetable stock
• 250 ml coconut milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Pumpkin seeds, cream, or crusty bread, for serving