High Protein Butternut Squash Soup

50m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 410°F.
  2. 2Cut butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  3. 3Score the flesh with a knife to help it cook evenly.
  4. 4Place the squash on a large baking tray.
  5. 5Add 1 large red onion, cut into eighths to the tray.
  6. 6Add 12-14 mini red peppers (or 2 red bell peppers), sliced in half and the seeds removed, to the tray.
  7. 7Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp thyme, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika over the veggies.
  8. 8Slice the top off a garlic bulb, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap it in foil or parchment, and add to the tray.
  9. 9Roast everything at 410°F for 45-50 minutes.
  10. 10Once roasted, scoop the squash away from the skin.
  11. 11Blend the squash with roasted onion and peppers in a blender.
  12. 12Squeeze out the garlic from the bulb and add it to the blender.
  13. 13Pour in 17 oz bone broth and 3.5 servings of cottage cheese.
  14. 14Blend until it’s super creamy and smooth.
  15. 15Serve hot and top with cream, chipotle sauce, pepper flakes and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 2 honey nut squash
  • 1 large red onion
  • 12 mini red peppers
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 17 oz bone broth
  • 3.5 servings cottage cheese
  • 0.5 tbsp cream
  • 1 drizzle chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 handful cilantro or parsley

Equipment

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