Silky Butternut Squash Soup Recipe: Cozy Fall Magic in a Bowl - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lbs / 1.36 kg) butternut squash, medium, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 tbsps butter (optional)
• Roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• Drizzle of coconut milk or cream
• Fresh thyme or parsley
• Croutons