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Creamy Kabocha Squash and Cauliflower Soup (Dairy-Free with Vegan Option)

Creamy Kabocha Squash and Cauliflower Soup (Dairy-Free with Vegan Option)
This delicious, healthy recipe for Creamy Kabocha Squash and Cauliflower Soup is the perfect comforting soup to warm you up on a cold day (without any heavy cream or cheese!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion,, (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic,, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,, (minced)
  • 2 ½ cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 ½ cups cubed kabocha squash
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (or vegetable broth)
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Warm olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sautée until fragrant and onions are starting to become translucent, about 3 minutes.
    ½ yellow onion,, 3 cloves garlic,, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,
  • Add cauliflower, squash, cardamom, cayenne and bay leaves. Stir to combine, then add broth.
    2 ½ cups cauliflower florets, 2 ½ cups cubed kabocha squash, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, 2 bay leaves, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Bring mixture to a boil and then turn down to a low simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or so, until squash can easily be pierced with a fork.
  • Remove mixture to a high-powered blender to puree, or use an immersion blender in your cooking vessel.
  • Once soup is smoothly pureed, return to the saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Stir in almond milk and season with salt and pepper.
    ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper

Notes

This recipe is for 4 bowls of soup.
Kabocha squash, or "Japanese Pumpkin," can be found year round, but its peak season is late summer to early fall. Check your local Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Asian grocer. A ripe squash should have a deep green color with golden flecks and feel very dense.
You can store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or freeze it for several months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Kabocha Squash and Cauliflower Soup (Dairy-Free with Vegan Option)
Serving Size
 
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
157
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.5
g
8
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.6
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
407.1
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
498.4
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.6
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3.3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4.6
g
5
%
Protein
 
7.5
g
15
%
Vitamin A
 
3045
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
 
51.6
mg
63
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
Net carbs
 
8.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.