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Nutty Butternut Squash Soup

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5

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds butternut squash, cubed (about 7 cups)
7 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup Justin’s® Classic Almond Butter
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh thyme (to garnish)
Coconut milk (to garnish, optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, celery, ginger, and garlic and cook until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add butternut squash and cook for 5-6 minutes more.
2. Pour in the broth, and add the salt and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until squash is fork tender. Remove from heat and stir in almond butter.
3. Pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm garnished with fresh rosemary and a drizzle of coconut milk, as desired.

This Recipe Serves 5

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds butternut squash, cubed (about 7 cups)
7 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup Justin’s® Classic Almond Butter
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh thyme (to garnish)
Coconut milk (to garnish, optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, celery, ginger, and garlic and cook until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add butternut squash and cook for 5-6 minutes more.
2. Pour in the broth, and add the salt and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until squash is fork tender. Remove from heat and stir in almond butter.
3. Pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm garnished with fresh rosemary and a drizzle of coconut milk, as desired.

This Recipe Serves 5

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