Butternut Squash Soup (AIP, PALEO, SCD, GAPS)
 
 
This is by far, a delicious alternative way to eloquently serve squash at the holidays, or anytime for that matter. This is also a favorite low calorie comfort soup. It is easy to make and 1-1/2 cups provides a blast of vitamin C and beta carotene for radiant skin and clear eyesight. Make this ahead in bulk and freeze!
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Recipe type:: Soup
Complies with diets:: PALEO, SCD, GAPS, AIP
Serves: 4-32 oz containers
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined coconut oil, divided (Costco Organic or Nutiva Organic works)
  • 3 pounds butternut squash (about 1 large and 1 medium squash), peel and cube
  • 2 large leeks, use white and very light green parts only, trim and chop
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped celery, about 3 large stalks
  • 2 large carrots, peel and chop
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg (omit for AIP)
  • 9 cups bone broth
  • 1 1/3 cups Tropicana 100% Pure Premium Orange Juice (SCD legal) or 1/3 cup OJ with 1 cored and chopped apple.
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste (cautious on pepper for AIP)
Instructions
  1. Preheat convection oven to 375F, 400F for conventional oven.
  2. Toss coconut oil dollops on squash. Place in the oven for a few minutes to melt the coconut oil and re-toss.
  3. Roast squash 30 minutes flipping half way, till tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. In the meantime, melt remaining coconut oil in a large stockpot. Add the leeks, celery, carrots and ginger; saute 5 minutes adding more coconut oil to prevent scorching.
  5. Add cinnamon and nutmeg; saute 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices.
  6. Add the roasted squash; saute 2 minutes.
  7. Add bone broth and orange juice; simmer ~20 minutes, until all the vegetables are fork tender. Add sea salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Cool; immersion blend soup; add additional bone broth, water, or OJ for preferred texture.
  9. Store in refrigerator. Can also freeze.
Recipe by BIOME ONBOARD AWARENESS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND FOOD, OUR MICROBIOME, AND DISEASE at https://biomeonboardawareness.com/healing-diet-holiday-recipes-aip-paleo-scd-gaps/