If you want a warm, satisfying meal without leaving your keto diet, take a look into the Spiced Keto butternut squash soup. An inviting soup – so creamy and packed with flavors, along with the right amount of spiciness to make you come back for more with each and every bite. Best of all, it’s low-carb so it’s perfect for people on a keto diet.
What’s the Matter With This Soup?
Butternut squash is normally rich in carbs, however, with certain measures such as moderation in portions and a mix of low-carb elements such as cream, and broth, you can enjoy the rich flavors making sure not to break your keto boundaries. The spices contribute for warmer aromas while leaving an overall rich sate of the cream combined velvety texture.
Quick and Easy
Within just a few slides and songs, this soup can be prepared even by children. Ideal for the family as a dinner or to have prepared for the days that seems too busy, perfect for family. In addition, you can keep it or make it more spicy, as you want.
Prepare for a Soul-Warming Spiced Keto Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 small butternut squash (approximately 2 cups, cubed)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups of either chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 small onion, diced and used
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste, as needed
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Let the Onion and Garlic Cook: In a large saucepan set over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, toss in the diced onion along with the minced garlic and let them brown.
Boil the Butternut Squash: This will brown the onion, add the broth, and let the contents come to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let the pan cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the butternut squash is tender.
Blend the Squash: Get an immersion blender and start blending the squash in the pan until it turns smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the contents of your soup pot (once cooled) into a regular blender, and blend until slightly coarse.
Add Cream and Spices: Next, mix in the heavy cream with other spices like salt and pepper to taste. For even more flavor, let it reach a simmer for 5 minutes. If the soup appears to be too thick, add more stock gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.
Serve: Using iron spoon portion the soup into bowls and if desired, sprinkle with some fresh parsley or cilantro. Bon Appetit!
Why You Will Like It
Keto: Butternut squash has some carbs, but this recipe is only going to be using exactly the right amount of it to make it low-carbohydrate without losing taste.
Creamy Spices: While the blend of cinnamon, cumin and nutmeg adds warmth and depth, the cream smooths out the soup.
Filling: This soup is going to be very filling and satisfying since it is high in squash fiber and contains healthy fat from the cream.
Want to Change the Taste?
You can modify the spices according to your liking! Throw in a little cayenne pepper if you want it to be hot or sprinkle some ginger to achieve that extra warmth. This particular soup can also be enjoyed with a dollop of sour cream or crispy bacon bits to enhance richness and texture.
Last Words
This Spiced Keto Butternut Squash Soup is a wonderful meal that is convenient for fall or winter days. It can easily be a favorite to those on ketogenic because of its creamy, low carb texture and the blend of spices. So, don’t wait up on, get your bowl and dig into a decadent spoonful of stew-like warmth that is rich in flavors of your choice without spoiling your keto diet!
