Creamy White Bean Soup with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
40
minutesCooking time
45
minutesWe tweaked our white bean and sausage soup recipe (which is one of our favorites!) This version is vegetertain and includes some fall favorite ingredients. And is just as super delicious!
Ingredients
1/2 cup of peeled and cut butternut squash
5-6 sage leaves
4 Tbsp. of olive oil, divided
1/2 red onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Two 15.5 ounce cans of great northern beans
One 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas
4 cups of chicken stock
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups of fresh kale, broken into pieces
Directions
- Preheat oven to 4254 degrees.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, add butternut squash. toss with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes., or until tender and lightly charred. Add sage to it the last ten minutes. ‘
- While roasting squash, in a large pot heat up two Tbsp. of olive oil. Add celery, and onion until softened and starting to lightly brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add broth and northern beans. Stir to combine and take pot off the heat. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. This will thicken the soup. We like to keep some of the vegetables chunky.
- Return pot to low heat and add butternut squash, chickpeas, sage, parm cheese, kale, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook until kale is soft and tender. About 10 minutes.
Tips and NUTRITIONAL value
- 1.Butternut squash is an excellent course of many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A,C, magnesium and potassium. (Healthline, Joy Bauer)
- 2. Chickpeas are affordable and easy to find at most grocery stores. They are packed with proteins, fiber and an amino acid called tryptophan, which is connected to your well being and mood. (source: Healthline; Joy Bauer)
- 3. Kale contains more nutrients than most foods! It is loaded with antioxidants and very high in Vitamin C and K! It is also rich in beta-carotene which promotes cell replacement and may help with preventing wrinkles! (Source: Healthline.com and Joy Bauer)
