Banana Squash Soup with Sweet Potato and Green Apple
Description
Banana squash, sweet potatoes, green apple, fresh basil, and curry powder are simmered and blended together creating a warm, creamy, and light soup recipe.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 white onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound banana squash, cubed
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1 pound sweet potatoes, cubed
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1 green apple, cubed
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4 cups chicken broth, or as needed
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
Directions
1
Heat coconut oil and butter together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
2
Stir squash, sweet potatoes, and apple into onion mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add basil, curry powder, and bay leaf; reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes and apple are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt and black pepper.
3
Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.