SEE MA'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

See Ma's Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup image

Warmly spiced, earthy fall cauliflower soup for cold nights. The trick and kick are in the garam masala and the apple! Great for Thanksgiving!

Provided by SP

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced
6 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons garam masala
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup low-fat sour cream

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add squash, cauliflower, and apple; stir together. Pour in vegetable stock, garam masala, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
Puree mixture using an immersion blender or food mill until soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Swirl in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 324.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g