Winter Squash & Persimmon Soup with Spiced Nuts

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6

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ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, about 4 cups
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 4 Fuyu persimmons, diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh sage
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Black pepper, as needed
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped Walnut Pieces
  • 1/4 cups roughly chopped Pecan Pieces

Method

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat oven to 350.

  • Step 2

    Prep squash by cutting both ends off and slicing in half. Scoop out seeds with a spoon, and peel the skin. Dice into small to medium cubes.

  • Step 3

    Toss squash in a bowl with 2 tsbp oil and 2 healthy pinches sea salt (about 2 tsp) and ¼ tsp fresh black pepper.

  • Step 4

    Add to lined baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes until soft.

  • Step 5

    While squash is cooking, peel and dice your persimmon.

  • Step 6

    Add 2 tbsp oil to dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add onions and cook until translucent.

  • Step 7

    Add persimmon and saute for about 5 minutes to caramelize fruit.

  • Step 8

    Add in squash and 6-8 sage leaves, stir to blend everything together.

  • Step 9

    Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  • Step 10

    Turn down heat and add coconut milk. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

  • Step 11

    Add to blender and blend on high, you may need to do this in two parts.

  • Step 12

    Add more water or vegetable broth for desired consistency.

  • Step 13

    For the nuts: In a small bowl, mix together pecans, walnuts. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Then pour out the nuts onto a baking sheet - spread out evenly and Bake for 12-15 minutes until the nuts are golden and crisp.

  • Step 14

    Serve warm and top with a drizzle of coconut milk, black pepper, sage, and toasted nuts.