This soul-warming soup is a fusion of flavors sure to ignite your tastebuds. The creamy nuttiness of the peanut butter combined with the smoky allure of chipotle is paired beautifully in this vegetable-packed soup. Though far from fancy, the combination of these simple vegetables and basic spices are sure to wow your friends and family.
Freeze the fire
Pop leftover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce into freezer-safe containers or ice cube trays to spice up a future meal.
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 Tbsp peeled and grated fresh gingerroot
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 4 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 cup Peeled and Diced Carrots
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 in chipotle pepperadobo sauce finely diced
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- In large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, gingerroot, cumin, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute, or until spices become fragrant. Add in butternut squash, carrots, broth, tomatoes, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are soft, approximately 30 minutes.
- At this point, add in peanut butter and stir until combined. Serve immediately.
Per serving: 281 calories; 13 g protein; 13 g total fats (2 g sat fat); 31 carbohydrates (9 g sugars, 7 g fiber); 228 mg sodium